Prep I Fabricator - Day & Swing Shift

Buck Knives • Post Falls, ID

120d

About The Position

Prep is responsible for blade preparation before final assembly. The Prep Operator will complete mid and final prep operations using a series of different abrasive wheels, sanding belts, polishing compounds and fixtures to produce the desired blade finish for further processing or final assembly.

Requirements

• Excellent communications skills and ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Manual dexterity and ability to manipulate small parts repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Visual blade inspection with a high degree of scrutiny.
• Ability to lift 40lbs regularly.
• Must be able to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to discern where help/disposition is needed.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Must possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and professionalism.
• Able to work well independently and as a team with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

• GED/High School Diploma or related experience and training.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Experience with visual inspection or holding parts to visual standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all standard safety practices, company rules and policies.
• Verification of complete and accurate paperwork before further processing.
• Visual inspection or parts pre and post completion of prep operations.
• Understanding QA visual tolerances set by Buck Knives.
• Complete all prep operations ensuring that all parts adhere to Buck QA standards.
• Managing time between baders to ensure there is no disruption in final assembly.
• Changing out wheels and belts on baders as needed.
• Inform Lead/Supervisor of any and all quality deviations, mechanical issues, QA/engineering support needed and process nonconformities found.
• Logging steps and accounting for time accurately within InvTrack.
• Area cleanliness requirements are kept updated by each shift.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED