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Kronospan

Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Eastaboga, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The primary purpose of the PB Knife grinding and setting operator is to prepare and deliver timely ... 90 days - "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy ...

Kronospan

Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Eastaboga, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The primary purpose of the PB Knife grinding and setting operator is to prepare and deliver timely ... 90 days - "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy ...

Kronospan

Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Eastaboga, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The primary purpose of the PB Knife grinding and setting operator is to prepare and deliver timely ... 90 days - "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy ...

American Crystal Sugar Company

Knife Filer

Moorhead, MN · On-site

$28.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Entry Level $28.88 Day Shift Schedule Benefits Day One:Medical, Free Dental, 401K Match plus a ... Make mechanical adjustments to filing and grinding equipment to achieve required knife geometry ...

American Crystal Sugar Company

Knife Filer

Moorhead, MN · On-site

$28.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Entry Level $28.88 Day Shift Schedule Benefits Day One: Medical, Free Dental, 401K Match plus a ... Make mechanical adjustments to filing and grinding equipment to achieve required knife geometry ...

Cabot Citrus OPCO LLC

Reel Grinder Technician

Brooksville, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Knowledge of a Foley bed knife grinders. * Ability to grind and set bed knives using precision ... The ability to obtain First Aid Training within the first 90 days of employment. * Positive, can-do ...

The Manthei Group

Industrial Equipment Operator

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... lathe, knife grinder, debarker, jointer, splicer and plywood press. You will need to have a ... In this role you will work five days a week, 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday. 1st Shift: 6AM-2PM 2nd ...

Manthei Wood Products

Industrial Equipment Operator

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... lathe, knife grinder, debarker, jointer, splicer and plywood press. You will need to have a ... In this role you will work five days a week, 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday. 1st Shift: 6AM-2PM 2nd ...

Great Lakes Industrial Knife

CNC Machinist

Copley, OH

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... speeds, grinding wheels, and coolant management * High school diploma or technical machining certification Why Great Lakes Industrial Knife? * Dedicated 1st Shift * Consistent daytime hours

Cozzini Bros

Sharpener-Night Shift

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

Ability to learn and operate knife-grinding machinery. * Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic. * Monday-Thursday 4:30 PM-3:00 AM, ENJOY A 3 DAY WEEKEND! Requirements ...

Twin Rivers Paper Company

Industrial Millwright

Little Falls, NY · On-site

$25.57/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Slitter Knife Grinding * Lift Truck Repair * Machine Repair/Rebuild (Pumps, Refiners, Drives ... Be available for emergency call-ins 24 hours a day 7 days per week and work shifts when needed. * A ...

Troon

Assistant Mechanic

Novato, CA

$30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... knife grinding and cutting unit set up • Daily equipment and cutting unit checks for next day use • Using hand tools safely and correctly • Performing oil changes, blade maintenance ...

Knife River Corporation

WELDER

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... day. Please consider joining our growing team today! At Knife River, we take care of our team ... Basic knowledge of hand tools, drill presses, grinders, saws, related fabricating, maintenance and ...

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Troon Golf

Assistant Mechanic

Novato, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... knife grinding and cutting unit set up • Daily equipment and cutting unit checks for next day use • Using hand tools safely and correctly • Performing oil changes, blade maintenance ...

TNT Door & Drawer

Rough Mill Manager

Covington, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... profile knife grinders, 5 & 6-head wood moulders, gang rip saws, and CNC routers and machining ... Monday through Friday - Day Shift; with the ability to work flexible hours or weekends if needed.

TNT Door & Drawer

Rough Mill Manager

Covington, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... profile knife grinders, 5 & 6-head wood moulders, gang rip saws, and CNC routers and machining ... Monday through Friday - Day Shift; with the ability to work flexible hours or weekends if needed.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for day knife grinder in the United States is $19.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Knife Grinder vs Bench Grinder?

AspectDay Knife GrinderBench Grinder
Primary UseSharpening and grinding knives and cutting toolsSharpening various tools, grinding metal parts
Work EnvironmentIndustrial or manufacturing settings, often on-siteWorkshops, manufacturing plants, repair shops
CredentialsTypically requires experience or certification in grindingOften requires basic mechanical skills, no formal certification

The Day Knife Grinder specializes in sharpening knives and cutting tools, often in industrial settings, while the Bench Grinder is a versatile tool used for grinding a variety of metal objects in workshops. Both roles require knowledge of grinding techniques, but the Day Knife Grinder focuses specifically on knives, making it a more specialized position.

What does a day knife grinder do?

A day knife grinder sharpens and restores the cutting edges of knives, blades, and other tools using grinding machines. The job requires attention to detail, knowledge of grinding techniques, and often involves working in manufacturing or maintenance environments to ensure tools are properly sharpened for optimal performance.
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Infographic showing various Day Knife Grinder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,515 per year, or $19 per hour.

Particle Board Flaker Knife Grinder

Kronospan

Eastaboga, AL • On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Kronospan rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The primary purpose of the PB Knife grinding and setting operator is to prepare and deliver timely and high quality sharpened wearing pieces to be installed in the production machines. The personnel is in charge to set-up and operate grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives and cutting tools to specification using blue prints and knowledge about abrasives and metal properties. Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Qualifications

The ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature.
The ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
The ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
The ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift.
The ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team.
The ability to work without constant supervision.
The ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group.
The ability to work in extreme heat and cold
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace
WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD
. Perfect or near perfect attendance record
. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
. This is a rotating shift position

Additional Information

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
Together we work, together we win.
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- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

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