Sharpener - 2

Pella Corporation • Pella, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sharpener - 2 will perform multiple duties on a variety of sharpening and grinding equipment. The nature of this position requires the employee to perform concise, high quality work.

Requirements

• Pass drug screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-work vision screen
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Pass pre-work ability screen
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Job specific experience is preferred
• Blueprint Reading
• Industrial Math
• Measurement Technology
• Quality Technology
• Algebra/Trigonometry
• Lift Truck License
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient computer knowledge
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient mechanical and math aptitude
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Time management
• Ability to work with internal and external customers
• Flexibility to travel
• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
• Minimum Test Scores Required
• Final Selection by Panel Interview

Nice To Haves

• Metallurgy
• Grinding

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines
• Sharpen and repair saw blades, knifes, and dies according to strict tolerances
• Mill to pattern knives
• Perform machine set-up to extremely close tolerance levels
• Use of various measurement devices required
• Must maintain a PIV license
• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

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