Production Tech - Grave Shift

About the role

The Production Technician role encompasses all direct labor positions within the Assembly department. Technicians are responsible for following written and oral instructions to perform a variety of assembly operations to assemble small parts into functioning knives. This may include Laser/Engrave, Serrate, Sharpening, Clean/Box, Prep, Material Handling, Taumel, Assembly, and other processes within the Assembly department.

Responsibilities

• Follow written and oral instructions to perform assembly operations.
• Perform a variety of assembly operations to assemble small parts into functioning knives.
• 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.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and support a continuous improvement culture in the area.
• Meet daily production, cycle time, quality, and safety requirements.
• Exercise good judgment in performing subjective inspections such as cosmetic criteria and determining knife functionality (smooth opening, detent force, blade stability).

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 3-4 years of general manufacturing experience is required.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to handle and assemble small parts.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical assembly problems on all SKU types.
• Ability to execute Assembly processes of any knife SKU in a safe manner while performing at the current production goal for quality and quantity.
• Ability to work in a flow line and meet fast-paced production rates.
• Ability to understand and follow written/oral instruction in English.
• Basic Computer skills a plus.

Working Conditions

• Working Environment: Production floor.
• Physical Demands: Lifting up to 25 lbs., sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Travel Requirements: As needed, less than 5% of the time.
• Standard PPE is required for this position including: Grinding, pressing, or basic assembly could produce flying particles of metal which can cause eye and skin injuries. Wear safety glasses.
• Falling objects could present a foot hazard. Closed-toed shoes are always required for all positions in the manufacturing area.
• Some positions may require safety toe and metatarsal protection.
• Handling sharp blades can cause lacerations and punctures of the hands and fingers. Cut resistant gloves are available for handling sharp knives.
• Shifts may be 8 to 10 hours in length. Overtime may be required.
• Some temporary shift changes may be required.