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 to ensure work meets quality control standards.
• Moves materials as needed to complete assignments.
• Inspects machined products using precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications.
• Set up and perform a series of machining operations on CNC machines.
• Selects proper cutters, determines feeds and speeds as needed, and replaces cutters when they become dull.
• May operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Basic troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Ability to modify G code programs
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions
• Proven troubleshooting, decision-making skills, and teamwork abilities

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Benefits

Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Receives verbal and written information. Completes necessary documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and timely. Understands written instructions and communicates them to others. Reads process instructions and drawings and recognizes/attends to details. Adheres to and follows all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a 100% safe work environment. Supports Lean Enterprise initiatives to improve customer satisfaction through quality, waste reduction, and productivity.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

2nd shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm
3rd shift: 10:45pm - 7:15am