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. 

Hook Cell Operator- Grave Shift

We are currently recruiting for a Hook Cell Operator to join the Benchmade Knife Company team. The Hook Cell Operator is responsible for the operation of the Hook Cell either manually or in automatic mode; buff hooks using a high speed buffing wheel; clean finished, sharpened hooks; perform final product inspection to ensure product meets cosmetic requirements. 

This role will also conduct manual loading and unloading of parts into robot trays, as well as manually loading parts onto an automatic buffer. Once conducted the Hook Cell Operator also packages each hook in a consumer box and label with product identification label per instructions. This position also performs basic maintenance and cleaning of the robot cell and fixtures.   

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates the laser marking and serration grinding equipment in either automated or manual modes.
• Uses buffing wheels to sharpen hooks by hand.
• Cleans and inspects finished, sharpened hooks.
• Performs final product inspection to ensure product meets cosmetic requirements.
• Packages each hook in a consumer box and label with product identification label per instructions.
• Perform repetitive operations in a production environment.
• Flex to move to where the work is needed.
• Ability to read and interpret PCI and job routers.
• Consistently meet production goals.
• Ensure coolant levels are correct with refractometer.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of robot cell and fixtures.
• Complete all necessary documentation.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 1 year of general manufacturing is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• Able to understand and follow written/oral instruction in English
• Strong attention to detail and good hand eye coordination.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and skills.
• Prefer experience with hand inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, and refractometer).
• 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).
• Consistently meet requirements of regular, predictable and on-time attendance.

Benchmade offers our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• 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.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@benchmade.com or 1-800-800-7427.