Careers

Kai USA Ltd—Home of Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives, Shun Fine Cutlery, and Kai Housewares

Kershaw makes pocketknives, sporting knives, work knives, and tactical knives that offer their owners next level style, craftsmanship, and performance. Zero Tolerance, our premium brand, enables users to experience the ultimate in advanced materials, innovation, and precision. Shun provides professionals and home cooks alike with the beauty and performance of the finest kitchen cutlery handcrafted in Japan. Kai Housewares offers an exciting collection of kitchen cutlery designed for beauty, function, ease of use, and value.

How do we do it? We rely on the expert teamwork of the Kai USA family.

Be Part of Our Mission

At Kai USA, we make tools that help people handle their work with confidence. Tools that are trusted companions on every adventure. Tools that spark ingenuity. Tools that can save lives. Tools that can help feed families. We make the tools that people in all walks of life rely on every single day.

Discover Our Benefits

We believe that people are our most important assets and we strive to recruit and retain great employees for long-term success. Kai USA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits for you and your family, including:

Family Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage for employees and their dependents)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
PTO (paid time off)
Paid Holidays
Employee Purchase Program
Company Sponsored Events
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matching Program

Nine Kershaw knives are displayed on a knife mat. Four knives with gray and black finishes in an open position are on the left and five Kershaw Scallion knives are on the right. Click to play video. I am Kershaw. Who we are and What we do.

Be Part of Our Culture

We are committed to longevity, growth, and sincerity in relationships with our employees and with our customers. We believe in hard work, teamwork, and a positive work/life balance. We keep Kai USA strong through community events like team lunches, holiday parties, lunchtime barbeques, and more. As we continue to grow for the future, we are guided by a dedication to innovation and a commitment to quality.

Explore the Opportunities

Kai USA is a growing company offering excellent opportunities for experienced, dedicated people who want to be a part of our team. If you have a proven track record of success and are looking to enhance your career path, Kai USA could be the right career opportunity for you.

Outdoor view of Kershaw Kai USA headquarters

Current positions:

Mechanical Design Engineer IV

Production Maintenance Technician II or III

CNC Machinist Level I or II (Day, Swing & Weekend)

CNC Screw Machine Operator (Swing Shift)

Customs and Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Import)

Kai USA ltd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.