Job Opening: Knife Grinder & Finishers

Knife Grinder & Finishers (Hafters)

Alcoa, TN

1st Shift – $20.50/hr

Highly reputable knife manufacturer is expanding to the Alcoa area! They are looking for solid associates who like to work with their hands, have a high attention to detail, and don’t mind getting dirty!

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment at all times.
• Perform a range of hafting (shaping) operations on knives, including but not limited to:
  • Color Backs: Sand backs and ends to remove die tear and grind lines.
  • Hard Buffing: Remove sharp edges from bolsters and blend cut edges.
  • Turn Bolsters: Remove nail heads and shape bolsters to specification.
  • Turn and Color Covers: Blend bolsters with covers to achieve the desired finished appearance.
  • Cut Slopes/Edges/Fronts: Shape knives to ensure user comfort and functionality.
  • Grease Buffing: Remove remaining grind lines from hafted knives.
• Perform sandpaper and belt changes as required to maintain equipment performance.
• Perform buffing wheel changes and properly break in or rake new buffs as needed.
• Apply grease buff compounds appropriately to sanding materials.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met, conducting inspections before, during, and after the hafting process.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout production and upon completion of tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: As required by operation.
• Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods in front of equipment.
• Moving: Normal, able to move throughout the department as required by operation.
• Lifting: Minimal, up to 35 pounds. Lifting of trays containing knives, wheels and/or other components.
• Pushing/Pulling: As required by operation.
• Visual Acuity: Normal and/or corrected vision for inspection of work /components.
• Bending/Stooping: Normal, minimal.
• Hand Action: Some processes require gripping, turning, pushing with fingertips.
• Repetitive Motion: Some processes require wrist motion, pressure, and exposure to vibration.

#nowhiring