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 across 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 and cost-effective production.
• Follows established procedures for operating various CNC and conventional manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping.
• 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 gages to ensure they meet external and internal quality specifications.
• May operate multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
• Performs basic level programming and modifies G code programs as needed.
• Handles basic or standard CNC complexity and troubleshoots issues related to production, machinery, processing, and packaging operations.

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
• Manufacturing and product knowledge
• Proven troubleshooting, decision-making skills, and teamwork abilities

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions
• Manufacturing and product knowledge
• Proven troubleshooting, decision-making skills, and the ability to work in a team-based environment

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

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