Warranty Repair Technician

Opportunity

Kai USA Ltd., manufacturer of Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives in Tualatin, has an immediate opening for a Warranty Repair Technician.

Responsibilities

Primary Functions: 

The Warranty Repair Technician performs warranty repair and sharpening on both sport pocketknives (Kershaw and Zero Tolerance) and kitchen knives (Shun Cutlery and Kai Housewares).

Specific tasks include:

• Making warranty repairs and sharpening both pocketknives and kitchen knives
• Maintaining the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and following prescribed safety regulations
• Performing all other job duties as assigned

Key Requirements / Qualifications

The qualified candidate must:

• Have a high school diploma/GED
• Have 1-2 years of related repair technician experience in a manufacturing environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Successful applicants will:

• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Be an excellent communicator, with a strong background in dealing directly with customers and identifying needs
• Preferably have grinding or sharpening experience
• Have basic math skills:  the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; and to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions; and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Hours: Swing shift: 4:30 pm to 3:00 am, Monday-Thursday

Wages: $17.50/hour + $2.50 shift differential

To apply for this position, please email your resume to jobs@kai-usa.com

Please note: We do not accept applications or employment queries by phone.