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Production Operator - Grinding (Night Shift 7:30pm - 7:30am)

Edgewell Personal Care · Knoxville, TN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with confidence and determination.

This full-time position is project-based and is not expected to continue beyond December 2027, due to the planned relocation of the plant. Eligible new hires in good standing who successfully complete required training and demonstrate proficiency may qualify for incentive bonuses, contingent upon active employment at the time of position elimination.

Purpose of Position

Operate blade grinding equipment to produce high quality razor blades.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and operate blade grinding machines in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
  • Regulate machining by setting and adjusting controls.
  • Maintain specifications by observing quality standards and utilizing precision measurement equipment.
  • Resolve production problems to meet specifications and troubleshoot equipment; notify supervisor to obtain additional resources.
  • Keep machines and work area clean.
  • Document actions by completing production and quality records.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Must be able to correctly read and interpret instruments and gages.
  • Must be able to correctly calculate basic mathematics equations (addition, subtraction, division, percentages).
  • 2 years prior manufacturing experience (e.g., CNC Operator, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Molding Technician, Maintenance background and/or related technical certification).
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent mechanical skills.
  • High-speed machine/equipment operation.
  • Demonstrates problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic knowledge of blueprint reading.
  • Demonstrates quality awareness and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel certain objects or controls, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands or arms, kneel or crouch. Employee may also be required to perform repetitive motion with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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