Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Kronospan Group; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive benefits package

Company 401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a PB Knife grinding and setting operator for our Anniston, AL facility. You will prepare and sharpen knives and cutting tools, following blueprints and material specs to maintain smooth production lines.

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with rotating shifts and opportunities for growth. Preference for candidates who can read technical instructions and operate heavy machinery safely.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives and cutting tools per blueprints.
• Set up grinding equipment and ensure timely, high-quality wear parts delivery.
• Assist maintenance staff with troubleshooting, repairs, or preventive maintenance to support continuous operations on the production line.

Skills

Reading technical instructions

Heavy machinery operation

Tool handling (electric/pneumatic/hand

Forklift certification (training)

Metric measurements understanding

Team collaboration

Self supervision

Problem solving

Stamina in extreme temperatures

Physical lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Stair and ladder climbing

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• 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.