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The Knife Grinder Operates grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives / cutters for moulding machines according to specifications by performing the following duties :

Essential Duties, Responsibilities.

• Operates grinding machine according to specifications.
• Sharpens or shapes knives and saw blades.
• Positions and secures profile knives and cutter heads onto machine.
• Turns hand wheels to set travel and pressure of cutter head or knife stock across or against grinding wheel to shape or sharpen knives.
• Hones cutting edge of ground knives.
• Cuts and grinds jointing stones to match the pattern of knives.
• Manipulates blade across grinding wheel by hand to follow template and ensure proper profile.
• Turns valve to control flow of coolant.
• May perform routine machine adjustments.
• Properly uses and maintains tools and precision measuring devices as required to perform job.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Wash heads
• Familiar with all machine centers pick-up and delivery points.
• Know the appropriate area for each head.
• Able to safely balance knives.
• Able to safely operate the straight knife grinder.
• Able to De-tab and separate EDM knives
• Daily maintenance and care of wash tank, grinders, change grinding wheels, and housekeeping.
• Know the knife storage system.
• Ability to create new drawers for new profiles.
• Must follow all trained processes without deviation.

Knowledge and Expertise

Job Specifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 to 3 years of experience as a grinder in woodworking or comparable industry and / or on the job training.

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Chooses from workable alternatives.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical millwork environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand;
• walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;

stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Benefits and Perks

You will be working M-Thurs w / occasional Friday

5am-3 : 30pm

We offer Health plan, dental, vision, 401k / w match, paid time off and more. We have a great company and a great team so come join us and start your long lasting career today!

Last updated : 2024-05-01