Knife Finishing Technician

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Knife Finishing Technician

Alcoa, TN
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Join our Hafting Department as a Knife Finishing Technician, responsible for sanding, polishing, shaping, and inspecting knives to meet quality standards.

Requirements

  • Operate sanding and polishing equipment
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused
  • Dependable with strong attendance
  • Handworking and mechanically inclined
  • Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Comfortable working with hands
  • Eager to learn new skills
  • Mechanically inclined

Full job description

Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in creating a quality finished product? We're looking for a Knife Finishing Technician to join our Hafting Department, where you'll help transform knives into finished products through sanding, buffing, polishing, and detailed quality inspection.

What You'll Do

As a Knife Finishing Technician, you'll help shape, smooth, and finish knives to meet quality standards before they move to the next step in production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate sanding, buffing, and polishing equipment
  • Smooth rough edges and remove scratches or imperfections
  • Shape knife handles and bolsters for a consistent finished appearance
  • Inspect products before, during, and after processing to ensure quality standards are met
  • Change sanding belts, replace buffing wheels, and apply polishing compounds as needed
  • Perform basic equipment upkeep and maintenance
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality
  • Follow work instructions and support quality and engineering initiatives when needed


  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused
  • Dependable with strong attendance
  • Comfortable working with their hands
  • Mechanically inclined and eager to learn
  • Adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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