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W R CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPAN Manufacturing Employee - Hafter, Second Shift in Bradford, Pennsylvania
W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company (Case) is deeply rooted in its proud heritage. As we branch out to tomorrow, we are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals to help carry-on the tradition of handcrafting knives right here in America.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a strong company that values the work force. Throughout our operation, Case employees work together in teams where ideas are encouraged, talents are valued, and positive attitudes are respected. It's a spirit that drives us to make the finest knives possible for our consumers.
Current second shift schedule is Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Hafter Job Description (Hafting is the art of hand crafting and shaping handles for knives and cutlery.)
Primary Duties:
- Performing the various skills of hafting (shaping) a Case knife, including but not limited to:
- Color (Sand) Backs: The backs and ends are colored (sanded) to remove any die tear or grind lines.
- Hard Buffing: To take sharp edge of the bolster off and blend in the cut edge.
- Turn Bolsters: Properly removing the nail head, while shaping the bolster.
- Turn and Color Covers: To blend bolsters with entire cover, to give customer desired product.
- Cutting Slopes/Edges/Fronts: To make the knife user friendly and comfortable to handle.
- Grease Buff: Remove all grind lines from a hafted knife.
- Perform sandpaper/belt changes as required.
- Perform various wheel changes as required.
- Breaking in the new buff/raking down buff, as necessary.
- Properly applying grease buff to sandpaper.
- Determine quality levels and perform inspection of product, performing required inspection before, during and after hafting.
- Responsible for cleanliness of the work area during and upon his or her completion of jobs.
- Take instructions from supervisors.
- Assist Engineering/Quality departments as needed.
- Other duties as required.
Apply in person at Case, 50 Owens Way, Bradford, PA 16701 or contact employment@wrcase.com
Equal Opportunity Employer