Blade Maker C

Edgewell•Milford, CT

12d

About The Position

Edgewell is hiring Blade Makers for a large, established manufacturing operation. This hands-on production role involves moving manufactured components through setup, grinding, and honing processes. Depending on the assigned station, the employee may adjust machinery, inspect precision products, replace worn components, or support production-line flow. The work is physical and fast-paced, requiring employees to remain active, keep pace with the line, and collaborate with their team to meet daily production goals. Employees use process-control methods to achieve optimum machine settings. The role uses rotating 12-hour schedules, with the ability to choose either days or nights. Edgewell offers employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. The salary range is $18.82–$31.60.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform physical, hands-on production work throughout the shift.
Ability to move materials up to 35 pounds independently and up to 90 pounds with assistance by pushing, pulling, or otherwise manipulating them.
Comfort reaching, stepping up onto a platform, and working in an industrial, oily environment.
Strong attention to quality, process control, and safety.
Ability to follow written work instructions, procedural requirements, and standardized production processes.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of manufacturing, production, or machine-tending experience in a regulated business or environment.
Prior experience with grinding or honing machinery.
Experience performing in-process quality inspections and making manual wheel adjustments.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate precision blade-making equipment.
Maintain a controlled process using pre-control methods to achieve optimum machine settings.
Visually inspect and scan patterns of each tray and/or pin of blades produced; use measurement instrumentation to inspect and release blades in accordance with quality specifications.
Remove and replace worn grinding and honing components, including wheels.
Work alongside maintenance mechanics on machine repairs as required.
Maintain a daily production record and achieve productivity goals while running multiple machines during breaks.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly while following established safety procedures and EH&S work instructions.
Detect and report unusual conditions to proper supervision and take necessary action to correct or stop unsafe practices.