Job Description:

• 1) Removes cured asbestos disk brake pads from metal die plates, using knockout device: Positions die plate on roller-type conveyor, removes lid from plate, and scrapes asbestos residue from lid, using putty knife.

• 2) Pushes plate onto revolving tray and pulls lever to flip plate over to facilitate knockout of disk pads.

• 3) Presses button to activate knockout device that forces metal rods into wells of die plate to punch pads from plate.

• 4) Pushes empty plate along conveyor for subsequent re-use in heat-treating process.