Job Opening: Knife Finishing Technician
Description
As a Knife Finishing Technician, you’ll help shape, smooth, and finish knives to meet quality standards before they move to the next step in production.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate sanding, buffing, and polishing equipment
- Smooth rough edges and remove scratches or imperfections
- Shape knife handles and bolsters for a consistent finished appearance
- Inspect products before, during, and after processing to ensure quality standards are met
- Change sanding belts, replace buffing wheels, and apply polishing compounds as needed
- Perform basic equipment upkeep and maintenance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality
- Follow work instructions and support quality and engineering initiatives when needed
What We’re Looking For
Successful Candidates Are:
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Dependable with strong attendance
- Comfortable working with their hands
- Mechanically inclined and eager to learn
- Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Committed to workplace safety
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to learn processes and equipment through on-the-job training