CNC Operator I - Entry-US

About the role

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience. They deliver productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. Customers in various industries rely on Kennametal for precision and efficiency in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operates automated machines like CNC or other equipment to manufacture company products.
• Sets up complex, customized production equipment to ensure efficient manufacturing.
• Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet market demand.
• Fulfills tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping using conventional and CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as mill-turns, mills, lathes, or grinders.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Reads and sets up blueprints, and checks work against quality control gauges.
• Moves materials as needed to complete assignments.
• Inspects machined products using precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications.
• May operate multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
• Performs basic level programming.

Requirements

• High School Degree
• 1-3 years experience in machine operation
• Automated/CNC work experience required

Qualifications

• Vocational training or equivalent experience preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions
• Proven troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment

Skills

• Basic troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Ability to modify G code programs
• Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity
• Working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes

Benefits

Supports the Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strives to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste, and improved productivity.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Company Information

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.