Precision Knife Finisher — Hand Buff, Hone & Polish

W.R. Case; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

W.R. Case in Bradford, PA is seeking a knife finisher to perform meticulous finishing tasks on Case knives, including buffing, honing, and edge polishing. You will work hands-on in a safety-conscious environment, following standard procedures to achieve a shine and a precise edge.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of the company safety orientation, and on-the-job training. You will assist quality teams and maintain cleanliness of the work area while meeting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of W.R. Case Job/Safety Orientation.
• On the job training.

Responsibilities

• Assuring work area is safe.
• Performing the various skills of finishing a Case knife, including but not limited to buffing blades and gloss buffing.
• Buffing blades by hand (cloth wheel) to add a shine or luster.
• Gloss buffing of the entire knife surface by hand with a cloth buffing wheel.
• Hone to create the cutting edge by hand using a sandpaper belt.
• Polish edge to remove burr from honing with a cloth wheel.
• Perform sand paper/belt changes as required.
• Perform various wheel changes as required.
• Break in the new buff / rake down buff as necessary.
• Apply buffing compound to buffing wheels correctly.
• Measure the angle of the honed edge.
• Determine quality levels and perform inspection before, during and after finishing.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area during and after jobs.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Assist Engineering/Quality departments as needed.

Skills

Buffing blades

Honing

Polish edge

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job/Safety Orientation

On the job training

Tools

Cloth buffing wheel

Sandpaper belt

Buffing compound

Safety gear

Job description

W.R. Case in Bradford, PA is seeking a knife finisher to perform meticulous finishing tasks on Case knives, including buffing, honing, and edge polishing. You will work hands-on in a safety-conscious environment, following standard procedures to achieve a shine and a precise edge.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of the company safety orientation, and on-the-job training. You will assist quality teams and maintain cleanliness of the work area while meeting