CNC Operator I - Entry-US

About the Company

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.

About the Role

Run multiple Osterwalder, Dorst, or PCT presses producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a multitude of CNC Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Dorst, Osterwalder, or PCT.
• Computer controlled setup of these machines.
• Make adjustments to CNC programs as part of setup.
• Load and off-load trays from multiple presses.
• Gage parts to ensure proper dimensions.
• Scope parts to verify visual characteristics.
• Select and weigh Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts.
• Separate scrap from good parts and document accurately.
• Scan correct production information in Mii.
• Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed.
• Operate other equipment as needed.
• Train new operators when required.
• Troubleshoot moderate to complex problems.
• Perform Quality Checks per Quality Inspection plan, verify powder and lot, verify tooling matches production order and press information sheet.
• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Handle deviations in routine according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Follow Press Data Sheet, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications, and that the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree preferred.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred.
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Work Environment

• Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.
• Safety glasses with side-shields required.
• Safety shoes are required.
• Gloves, cut-resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands

• Approximately 8-10 hours standing.
• Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Lifting up to thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

• Run orders by due date.
• Follow Press Data Sheet and Inspection Standards.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Must inspect tooling as required.
• Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of product type, production processes, and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.
• Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor/lead attention.

Schedule

3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday, 11:30pm - 7:30am

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.