Blade Maker

Overview

The blade maker will produce items from various types of metal and non‑metal materials to blue print, sketches and work instructions.

• Operator may layout own work, setting up, adjusting and operating some, but not all of the following machines: shear, drill press, punch press, bevel grinders, skiver, hatchett grinder, etc.
• Responsible for producing product within specification and applicable procedures/work instructions, drawings and quality documents.
• Perform basic machine maintenance.
• Perform some, but not all processing operations in the fabrication of a variety of doctor blades: cut stock to length, flatten, straighten, punch, blank, perforate, tap and rip to width, route contours to shape blade and assemble.
• Pull coli stock for orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area.
• Fully responsible for the quality of their own work.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years of manufacturing experience with exposure to fabricating and assembly operations. Experience with devices to lift irregular shaped objects (i.e. cranes, power lifts, and methods of lifting).

Basic shop mathematics and technologies. Able to read basic blueprints. Understand order of operations and good manufacturing practices.

Able to correctly use and read measuring tools (i.e. tape measure, micrometers, Vernier calipers). Control the equipment to hold quality requirements, drawing dimensions and tolerances consistently. Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization. Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Average computer skills. Able to prioritize tasks.

Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items with fingers. Able to lift, carry, move, push, or pull up to 40 lbs. without aid of a device. Work in shop conditions with moving equipment, noise, dust and temperature swings. Periodically exposed to hazards of a serious nature requiring care in use of machinery and other equipment necessitating the use of personal protection equipment.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best‑in‑class premiums.
• 10 ½ paid holidays.
• 401k with match.
• Company paid life insurance benefit.
• Disability insurance.
• Aflac insurance.
• Lifelock insurance.
• Met Law legal assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending.
• Dependent care.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

All benefits are effective upon date of hire.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.