Knife Department Fabricator

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Knife Department Fabricator for our day shift operations working full-time Monday-Fridays and may require working on Saturday based on workloads.

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/hour

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Flex Time Available (must work the # of scheduled hours per day)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

A day in the life of a Knife Department Fabricator includes setting up and running all equipment needed to assemble and fabricate cutting heads. Sets up and runs induction-welder to fabricate julienne knives.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, one to two years work experience, 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 documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 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 http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, November 24, 2026. 

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Date Posted: 11/10/2026