Buck Knives is hiring for Prep and Heat Treat roles in our Fabrication Department. Join a team dedicated to crafting world-class knives known for holding an edge and exceeding the highest standards of quality and performance.

SHIFTS

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Swing Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4:15 PM - 2:15 AM (Includes paid 30 minute lunch)

Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Work 36 hours, get paid for 40)

FABRICATION - PREP SUMMARY

Prep is responsible for blade preparation before final assembly. The Prep Operator will complete mid and final prep operations using a series of different abrasive wheels, sanding belts, polishing compounds and fixtures to produce the desired blade finish for further processing or final assembly. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Level 1-3

• Comply with all standard safety practices, company rules and policies.
• Verification of complete and accurate paperwork before further processing. 
• Visual inspection or parts pre and post completion of prep operations.
• Understanding QA visual tolerances set by Buck Knives.
• Complete all prep operations ensuring that all parts adhere to Buck QA standards.
• Managing time between baders to ensure there is no disruption in final assembly. 
• Changing out wheels and belts on baders as needed.
• Inform Lead/Supervisor of any and all quality deviations, mechanical issues, QA/engineering support needed and process nonconformities found.
• Logging steps and accounting for time accurately within InvTrack
• Area cleanliness requirements are kept updated by each shift.

FABRICATION - HEAT TREAT SUMMARY 

SUMMARY

Heat treat is responsible for bringing knife and component blanks to the appropriate hardness for fabrication production. Using high-temp crucible type ovens, conveyor ovens, and freezers for flash quench, operators will complete annealing, hardening and tempering operations to achieve the correct hardness before components move to grinding operations. The ability to follow recipes and instructions meticulously is crucial to the efficacy of the heat treat and overall durability/quality of finished Buck knives. Operators must promote an efficient, productive team environment to meet productions goals and requirements while maintaining safety at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Level 1-3

• Comply with all standard safety practices, company rules and policies.
• Operate ovens and freezers in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Lifting and loading trays of metal parts throughout the day.
• Use of calibrated hardness measuring tools. (Rockwell) 
• Verify setups, recipes and monitor temps and times throughout the heat treat process. 
• Ability to follow written instructions meticulously.
• Accurately and thoroughly complete logging of all steps of the process. 
• Verification of complete and accurate paperwork at the oven and in all trays completed.      
• Inform Lead/Supervisor of any and all quality deviations, mechanical issues, engineering support needed and process nonconformities found.
• Ensure quality of parts while moving at a steady pace as to not impede deadlines and checking tray quantity accuracy. 
• Area cleanliness and operator based maintenance requirements are kept updated by each shift. 
• Verify processes are being followed in accordance with the Standard Work Instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communications skills and ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.

• Excellent time management and planning abilities.

• Must have the ability to discern when help is needed and to seek it out.

• Ability to determine work priorities.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.

• Must possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and professionalism.

• Able to work well independently and as a team with little supervision.

• Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft programs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• GED/High School Diploma or related experience and training.

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel parts; reach with hands and arms.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds for the duration of the shift.