Braze Operator I - Entry-US
Kennametal · Bedford, PA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area
- Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment
- Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips
- Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders
- Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements
- Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates
- Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost
- Manage WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies)
- Perform cycle counts as specified
- Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties
- Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment
- Perform daily required 5S activities for work area
- Accurately gather and post established metrics
- Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalent diploma
- Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers
Skills
- Adaptability
- Analytical Skills
- Commitment to Excellence
- Communication
- Conscious
- Restraint/Maturity
- Initiative Integrity
- Practical
- Judgment/Disciplined
- Problem Solving
- Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
- Teamwork
Benefits
+ 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1
Pay
N/A
Schedule
TBD