Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

## Company Description Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan. ## Job Description The primary purpose of the PB Knife grinding and setting operator is to prepare and deliver timely and high quality sharpened wearing pieces to be installed in the production machines. The personnel is in charge to 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. Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line. ## Qualifications • 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 WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD . Perfect or near perfect attendance record . Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment . This is a rotating shift position ## Additional Information As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages: - 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 Together we work, together we win. WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY - A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.