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Kronospan · 18 hours ago

Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Anniston, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. They are seeking a PB Knife grinding and setting operator responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality sharpened wearing pieces and operating grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives and cutting tools to specification.

FurnitureInterior DesignManufacturingWood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver timely and high quality sharpened wearing pieces to be installed in the production machines

Set-up and operate grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives and cutting tools to specification using blue prints and knowledge about abrasives and metal properties

Assist maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line

Qualification

Heavy machinery operationKnife grindingTechnical readingMetric measurementsForklift certificationIndependencePhysical staminaProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

The ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature

The ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery

The ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools

The ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift

The ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements

The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team

The ability to work without constant supervision

The ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group

The ability to work in extreme heat and cold

The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance

Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace

Preferred

Perfect or near perfect attendance record

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

This is a rotating shift position

Benefits

Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products

Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world

A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Company paid life and short & long term disability plans

Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family

401 (k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days

“Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy

Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Company

Kronospan

Kronospan is the manufacturer of wood-based panels and value added products for the interior design, furniture and construction industries.

Founded in 1897

Chirk, Wrexham, GBR

10001+ employees

https://kronospan.com/

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