Ceramic Blade Maker

Job Title

This position will set up and operate a precision automatic ceramic grinding machine. They will produce items from various materials to blue print, sketches and work instructions. They will perform all blade processing operations in ceramic and other blade departments.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work independently in planning, layout, setting up and operating the precision automatic ceramic blade grinder.
• Responsible for producing product with specification and applicable procedures/work instructions.
• Perform basic machine maintenance.
• Perform all processing operations in ceramic and other blade departments, including but not limited to beveling, honing, grinding, punching, cutoff, packaging and assembly of product.
• Participate in development of processes to enable production of unique and undocumented processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area.
• Fully responsible for the quality of their own work.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position includes the opportunity to travel to Germany with other company employees to receive hands on training from the original equipment manufacturer on newly purchased equipment. This company paid trip will provide valuable experience and technical knowledge essential to the role.

Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

Kadant was named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek. Kadant was named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek. Kadant was named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. 100% of Kadant's energy comes from renewable sources. Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry.

At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing™ engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. Diverse and inclusive workplace. Competitive wage. All benefits are effective upon date of hire. Our comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best-in-class premiums. 10 ½ paid holidays. 401k with match. Company paid life insurance benefit Disability insurance. Aflac insurance. Lifelock insurance. MetLaw legal assistance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending. Dependent care. Educational assistance. Employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years of hands on experience with the set up and operation of precision automatic ceramic face grinding machines. Experience with all blade making processes a plus. Experience with devices to lift heavy irregular shaped objects ( i.e. cranes, power lifts, and methods of lifting.)
• Knowledge: Shop mathematics and technologies. Able to read basic blue prints. Understands order of operations and good manufacturing practices.
• Skill: Able to read and interpret blue prints. Able to correctly use and read measuring tools (i.e. tape measure, micrometers, Verier calipers.) Control the equipment to hold tolerances to.0005 consistently. Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization. Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Basic computer skills. Able to prioritize tasks.
• Physical/Environmental Demands: Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items with fingers. Able to lift, carry, move, push or pull up to 40 lbs without aid of a device. Work in shop conditions with moving equipment, noise, dust, and temperature swings. Periodically exposed to hazards of a serious nature requiring care in use of machinery and other equipment necessitating the use of personal protection equipment.