Knifemaker

SUMMARY

The position will perform various line assembly operations such as hand assembling, sanding, edging, sharpening, tycro, buffing, cleaning and/or packaging knives. Position will involve fine manipulation and dexterity of hands and the use of hand tools, power tools and special equipment in order to carry out assembly operations per specifications.

SCHEDULE

Day Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Overtime scheduled as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following-

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to follow instructions, verbal and written.
• Ability to repetitively produce/build product in fast paced environment.
• Ability to handle small parts and assemble quickly, repetitively and accurately.
• Ability to utilize hand tools, hydraulic press, grinding/leather/tycro wheels, and other machinery necessary in the assembly of knives.
• Ability to meet cycle time standards based on individual process and/or knives being produced.
• Wipe/clean knife and place into sheath or package into box.
• Ability to identify quality defects.
• Practice 5S in the workplace.
• Ability to handle sharp knives and other items continuously throughout the shift.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication, ability to work well with others.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to do highly repetitive physical work, paying attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, bill of materials, visual work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and stand for 10-hour shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects (knives). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.