Sharpener

Position:
Sharpener - 3

Location:

Pella
Department:
Various

Reports To:

Department Manager
FLSA Code:
Non-exempt

The Sharpener - 3 will perform multiple duties on a variety of sharpening and grinding equipment. The nature of this position requires the employee to perform concise, high quality work.

• Pass drug screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-work vision screen
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Pass pre-work ability screen
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Season high temperatures and humidity

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines
• Sharpen and repair saw blades, knives, and dies according to strict tolerances
• Mill to pattern knives
• Perform machine set-up to extremely close tolerance levels
• Use of various measurement devices required
• Must maintain a PIV license

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Job specific experience is preferred

• Blueprint Reading
• Industrial Math
• Measurement Technology
• Quality Technology
• Algebra/Trigonometry
• Lift Truck License

• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient computer knowledge
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient mechanical and math aptitude
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Time management
• Ability to work with internal and external customers
• Flexibility to travel

• Metallurgy
• Grinding

• Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day

Minimum Test Scores Required

Final Selection by Panel Interview

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