Circle Knife Operator

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Circle Knife Operator for our day shift operations working full-time Monday-Friday and may require working on Saturday based on workloads. Voted the Best Place to Work in Northwest Indiana for three consecutive years, join us and build a successful career with the global leader in food cutting technology.Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.Starting pay is $27.99 per hourCompany Benefits, Rewards and Perks:Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performanceFlex Time Available (must work the # of scheduled hours per day)Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually2 Weeks' Vacation Available Upon HireLow Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and DeductiblesFree Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)401(k) with Employer MatchingFree Life InsurancePaid HolidaysFree 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal TrainersEducation Reimbursement ProgramSupport for Community Involvement/PhilanthropyA day in the life of a Circle Knife Operator includes making repetitive cuts to acquire accurate dimensions on a variety of circular knives, operating multiple machines simultaneously. Uses circle knife lathes, serrators, and straighteners to accomplish jobs. Uses all necessary types of precision measuring and gaging equipment.Qualified applicants must have a minimum of one-year work experience in a related environment with a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations, ability to solve math problems, and ability to read and interpret engineering prints and blueprints. Physical demands include frequent durations of both sitting and standing, repetitive wrist movements, forearm rotation, gripping, grasping, and squeezing.If you are looking for a career, not just a job, visit the Urschel careers link directly at or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 29, 2026EEO/Veteran/DisabilityDate Posted: 3/13/2026

Created: 2026-04-02