Sharpener - Pella Corporation : Job Details

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Sharpener - 3, 3rd Shift, 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.

PELLA CORPORATION 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

ENVIRONMENT:

· Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

· Season high temperatures and humidity

ESSENTIAL 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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ability to rotate to other positions as needed

· Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Manufacturing experience is preferred

· Job specific experience is preferred

FACTORY SKILLS:

· Blueprint Reading

· Industrial Math

· Measurement Technology

· Quality Technology

· Algebra/Trigonometry

· Lift Truck License

SKILLS:

· 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

MAINTENANCE TRAINING PREFERRED:

· Metallurgy

· Grinding

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products

· Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products

· Generate up to 90 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