Production Tech - Graveyard

Benchmade • Oregon City, OR

82d

About The Position

The Production Technician role encompasses all direct labor positions within the Assembly department. Technicians are responsible for following written and oral instructions to perform a variety of assembly operations to assemble small parts into functioning knives. This may include Laser/Engrave, Serrate, Sharpening, Clean/Box, Prep, Material Handling, Taumel, Assembly, and other processes within the Assembly department. This role performs fittings and alignments to ensure free action of moveable parts. The Technician also performs cosmetic inspection of the components as they are assembling in order to ensure a high-quality standard. Once inspected, the Technician tests the knife to ensure functionality and performs minor troubleshooting of any problems. This includes meeting established production, quality, and performance metrics and communicating issues immediately to their lead or process technicians if an issue is to arise. The Production Technician participates in continuous improvement activities as assigned. Technicians may be assigned additional responsibilities, including support of engineering in process development, troubleshooting, validation, and training of fellow operators in skills and functions they've mastered. This position offers a structured, skill-based development path with five progressive levels, providing opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-4 years of general manufacturing experience.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to handle and assemble small parts.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical assembly problems on all SKU types.
• Ability to execute Assembly processes of any knife SKU in a safe manner while performing at the current production goal for quality and quantity.
• Ability to work in a flow line and meet fast-paced production rates.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in performing subjective inspections.
• Ability to understand and follow written/oral instruction in English.
• Basic computer skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble knives from components using small manual and semi-automatic hand tools and fixtures.
• Visually inspect parts used in knife assembly to ensure they meet cosmetic requirements.
• Perform minor troubleshooting of problems while assembling components.
• Use Andon signals to notify the lead of any issues.
• Complete required documentation.
• May be moved throughout department to support department needs.
• Cross-train at various assembly functions.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement teams and supports a continuous improvement culture.
• Consistently meet daily production, cycle time, quality, and safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Support for individuals with disabilities in the application or hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED