Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Kronospan Mdf SL.; Marlenheim; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading wood panel products manufacturer in France seeks a skilled PB Knife grinding and setting operator. The role involves preparing and sharpening tools for production, operating grinding machines, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates should be able to work independently, operate heavy machinery, and thrive in a team setting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Prestations

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Company paid life and disability plans

401 (k) retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training opportunities through KronoAcademy

Uniform and safety gear reimbursement

Responsabilités

• Prepare and deliver sharpened wearing pieces for production machines.
• Set-up and operate grinding machines according to specifications.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting.

Connaissances

Ability to read work instructions

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Ability to work with tools

Ability to be forklift certified

Ability to manipulate metric measurements

Ability to work effectively in a team

Ability to work independently

Creative problem-solving skills

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Physical strength to lift 50 lbs

Ability to climb stairs and ladders

Description du poste

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

The primary purpose of the PB Knife grinding and setting operator is to prepare and deliver timely and high quality sharpened wearing pieces to be installed in the production machines. The personnel is in charge to set-up and operate grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives and cutting tools to specification using blue prints and knowledge about abrasives and metal properties. Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Requirements

• The ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature.
• The ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
• The ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• The ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift.
• The ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
• The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team.
• The ability to work without constant supervision.
• The ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group.
• The ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace.

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD

• Perfect or near perfect attendance record
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• This is a rotating shift position

What we offer

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY

A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

Location

Anniston

Reference

2025-13535