Knockout

Delta Workforce is hiring a Knockout for an aluminum castings foundry in the Racine, WI area. This is a contract role with a direct-hire opportunity after 520 hours. A knockout operator removes cores from aluminum castings after they come out of the mold, using a jackhammer and other handling equipment, and gets the cast parts ready for the next stage of production. What you'll do - Remove cores from aluminum castings. - Remove aluminum castings from sand molds after cooling. - Operate shakeout equipment, a jackhammer, or other material-handling equipment. - Inspect castings for obvious defects such as cracks, incomplete fills, or damage. - Transport castings and scrap materials using forklifts, hoists, or pallet jacks (if certified). - Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards. - Assist with preventive maintenance and cleaning of foundry equipment. Details - Pay: $20–$22 per hour to start, depending on experience - Schedule: 1st shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (8.5 hours on site, 30-minute unpaid lunch) - Hire type: contract, with a direct-hire opportunity after 520 hours - PPE noted in source: safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat or soft cap - Hiring ASAP - Location: Racine, WI 53403 (on-site, aluminum castings foundry)

- Experience minimum: 1 year of metal foundry experience. - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. - Frequently lift up to 50 pounds. - Work in high-temperature environments. - Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks. - Wear required PPE, including heat-resistant clothing, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.