Assembly Production Tech - Swing Shift

Core Values

ELEVATE EVERYTHING - We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.

BETTER IS BETTER - There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our processes.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE - We're open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other's successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!

COURAGEOUS INNOVATION - There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.

COMMUNITY DRIVEN - As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.

Production Technician role encompasses all direct labor positions within the Assembly department. Technicians follow written and oral instructions to perform a variety of assembly operations to assemble small parts into functioning knives. This includes Laser/Engrave, Serrate, Sharpening, Clean/Box, Prep, Material Handling, Taumel, Assembly, and other processes within the Assembly department. They perform fittings and alignments to ensure free action of movable parts, conduct cosmetic inspection of components during assembly, and test the knife to ensure functionality.

They meet established production, quality, and performance metrics and communicate issues immediately. Technicians participate in continuous improvement activities and may receive additional responsibilities such as process development, troubleshooting, validation, and training of fellow operators.

Entry level position characterized by manual operations and basic equipment operations. Familiarity with basic systems (MES Lite) and processes such as quality, safety, speed, and standard work interpretation. Performs all assembly, boxing, and prep functions. Requires building independently 50 knives/day and processing 250 knives/day lity, safety, and speed should be satisfactory.

Intermediate position with mastery of level I and continuing qualifications at entry level in Assembly. Builds all basic assemblies independently. Must acquire competency in 2 or more of taumel, hydro press, or material handling and meet cell takt times. Handles assembly, boxing, prep, material handling, taumel, hydro press. Builds independently 65 knives/day and processes 430 knives/day onstrated proficiency in Assembly Material Handling.

Quality, safety, and speed should be satisfactory.

Senior operator for Assembly. Entry level for laser engrave, serrate, sharpening, CBN, and buffing. Demonstrated proficiency with all mechanisms and ability to meet or exceed production goals. Must complete required trainings and be competent on at least one serrate machine. Builds independently 80 knives/day, meets cell takt times. Cleaners process 430 knives/day. Avg. uptime on laser or serrate 60%. Familiar with appropriate sharpening/buffing techniques.

Must sharpen 120 knives/day or buff 240 knives/day. CBN sharpening 60/day, CBN buffing 120/day. Quality, safety, and speed should be satisfactory.

Intermediate position for Sharpening/Buffing and Laser/Serrate operators. Proficient with Laser/Engrave machines, completed Laser/Engrave training and either WS1 or WS3. Avg. uptime on laser or serrate 80%. Can sharpen all basic drop point, clip point, and recurve models with scrap rate ≤5% at 240 knives/day for sharpen or 360 knives/day for buffing or 100 knives/day for CBN sharpening. Quality, safety, and speed should be satisfactory.

Senior operator level for Sharpening/Buffing and Laser/Serrate operators. Proficient with Laser/Engrave machines, completed Laser/Engrave training and both WS1 and WS3. Avg. uptime on laser or serrate 90%. Can sharpen all models with scrap rate ≤5% at 360 knives/day for sharpening or 480 knives/day for buffing or 140 knives/day for CBN sharpening. Quality, safety, and speed should be satisfactory.

• Assemble knives from components using small manual and semi-automatic hand tools and fixtures.
• Visually inspect parts used in knife assembly to ensure they meet cosmetic requirements.
• Perform minor troubleshooting of problems while assembling components; use Andon signals to notify the lead of any issues.
• Complete required documentation.
• Move throughout department to support needs; cross-train at various assembly functions including prepping sub-assemblies, laser mark and serration, sharpening, cleaning, and packaging of sharpened knives.
• Actively participate in…