Our Core Values
ELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.
BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.
UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!
COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN - As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspection of parts ensuring cosmetic requirements are met.
- Inspect manufactured parts to a PCI and identify dimensional quality issues, problem solving when deviations occur.
- Pursue quality at the source, by quickly identifying issues.
- Follow standard operating procedures and communicating when process or parts are out of specifications.
- Use standard procedures as baseline to drive continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of area, ensuring cleanliness and organization standards are met or exceeded.
- Read and understand all associated program codes, making necessary offsets and adjustments to produce parts within defined specifications.
- Complete all necessary documentation and data entry.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. 1 year of experience in manufacturing in a fast-paced production environment is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
- Experience in use and selection of proper inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicator, refractometer) preferred.
- Strong communication and problem-solving capability in identifying issues and pursuing root cause.
- Emphasis on quality, ensuring all parts meet identified specifications and communicating when parts deviate from standard and understand why the deviation occurred.
- Ability to work both independently with limited supervision, and in a collaborative team environment.
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Able to work in a manufacturing environment (exposure to dust, noise, oils and coolants, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, as well as automated and manual machinery).
Able to stand for entire shift; lift up to 30lbs repetitively, 50 lbs. occasionally.
Able to work both 8 & 10 hour shifts, with overtime as required.
Benchmade offers our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits
- Competitive pay
- Cash profit sharing and performance incentives
- Medical including Prescriptions and Vision
- Dental including Orthodontia
- Short-Term and Long-term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- 401K with company match
- Fitness Center Reimbursement
- Pay for time off, including holiday, bonus holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies
- Tuition reimbursement
- Targeted development planning and learning opportunities
- Employee and family events throughout the year
- Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment
This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume with your online application.
Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Benchmade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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