Blade Finishing Operator

Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L. is seeking a full-time blade finishing operator for a project-based assignment through April 2028, tied to the plant relocation. The role covers performing blade finishing tasks, inspections, and related duties in a manufacturing setting.

Eligible new hires may qualify for incentive bonuses, contingent on active employment at the time of position elimination, and training completion. Join a team focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or finishing operations is beneficial.
• Ability to perform visual and microscopic inspection tasks.
• Commitment to safety and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for all key areas in blade finishing, including visual and microscopic inspection, machine monitoring, and equipment setup.
• Produce quality work, follow safety standards, and maintain production targets.
• Identify blade types and inspect blades for cleanliness and defects; assist in handling blades and loading trays.
• Maintain inventory of blades and parts, transfer blades to assembly areas, and report production metrics daily.
• Operate hand trucks, move materials up to 50 lbs, and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

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Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is our people, who form an inspiring and collaborative global force. Our portfolio of over 25 brands has touched 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 as well as bond, and do it all with both confidence and determination.

• Want to work our full-time schedule of 15 days per month?
• Want every other weekend off – make that a three-day weekend off!
• Want the opportunity to work today, get paid tomorrow?
• Enjoy a great work culture with competitive pay, benefits, and vacation?
• We would love you to join our team!

Please note that this full-time position is project-based and is not expected to continue beyond April 2028, 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operate all Blade Finishing equipment and perform other related blade finishing operations including: Sputter process, In-Line Spray Treatment, In-Line Cure, Post Cure Inspection, Automation, Parts Washer, Inspection and Transfer of Blades and General Blade and Material Handling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Be capable of filling in for all key areas in blade finishing. Duties include: visual and microscopic inspection of blades, monitoring of machines and set u p and operation of equipment, etc.
• Produce quality work, practice safety standards and maintain production standards.
• Be able to identify al 1 blade types
• Inspect blades for cleanliness and defects such as damage, scratched, stained or broken blades and blades improperly loaded into trays.
• Transfer blades to and from trays, sleds, and pins magazines. Using the proper fixturing, remove scrap blades from trays and fill trays to designated level with acceptable blades. Oil inspected blades.
• Maintain a supply of required parts at each workstation to insure a constant flow of production.
• Pick-up and move material in process to and from various operations and deliver finished b lades to the assembly areas.
• Retrieve empty hardware from Assembly Departments.
• Accurately report on Finishing Blade Inventories.
• Clean and separate export hardware. Wrap product and fill export crates.
• Record necessary information on Blade Finishing process sheets and maintain daily production reports as required by the position.
• Be able to sit or stand for up to 7 hours a shift while sorting parts, transferring blades or operating equipment and being mobile for extended periods of time.
• Be able to move (push, pull, or otherwise manipulate) materials up to 50 lbs. into position.
• Be capable of performing detailed manipulation with hands to inspect ai1d so1i product.
• Be able to operate a hand truck.
• Provide ad hoc assistance when necessary, throughout the department.
• Be capable of certifying in all areas of the position.
• Notify supervision of any problems that could affect quality or productivity.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Detect and report unusual conditions to proper supervision. Assist in maintaining good housekeeping throughout the department.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Any additional duties as assigned by the Manager