Knife Maker/ Craftsman $16.00 - 18.50

Learn how to make a Buck Knife. 

No experience necessary we will show you how.

Our purpose driven knives are made to last for generations. We train our Knife Makers to build, sand, edge, sharpen, buff, clean and package knives. The position involves fine manipulation and dexterity of hands and the use of hand tools, power tools and special equipment in order to carry out assembly operations per specifications.

Buck Knives is recognized world-wide as an innovative market leader, committed to integrity, developing our people, products, and services to consistently surpass customers' expectations for uncompromising quality. Our products are designed to create pride of ownership and enhanced self-esteem for outdoor enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers, those who use knives/tools in their work, light duty users, and collectors.
 

Benefits: 

• Outdoor industry discounts up to 40% on major brands
• PTO after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match

 Schedule:  

Full- Time 

• Day Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:30am-4:00pm

*Must be available to work overtime on Fridays as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to repetitively produce/build product in fast paced environment.
• Ability to handle small parts and assemble quickly, repetitively and accurately. 
• Ability to utilize hand tools, hydraulic press, grinding/leather/tycro wheels, and other machinery necessary in the assembly of knives.
• Ability to meet cycle time standards based on individual process and/or knives being produced. 
• Wipe/clean knife and place into sheath or package into box.
• Ability to identify quality defects. 
• Ability to handle items continuously throughout the shift.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

•   Excellent communication, ability to work well with others.
    
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
    
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
    
• Ability to do highly repetitive physical work, paying attention to detail.
    
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, bill of materials, visual work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for 10-hour shift; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

Buck Knives is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, age, religion or other protected status.  

 Drug-free workplace