Manufacturing Machine Operator I

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinding machines: install, change, and dress grinding wheels where applicable.
• Determine amount of stock to remove while working within tolerances.
• Gage inserts to ensure proper dimensions; scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Pull samples and record inspection results on route card.
• Place inserts into proper trays and move them to the next operation.
• Separate scrap from good inserts and document accurately.
• Scan correct production information.
• Operate other equipment as needed.
• Train new operators when required.
• Set up machines and troubleshoot basic to moderate problems.
• Commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Follow inspection control plan, ensuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications, and correct quantity/style.
• 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.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

• Approximately eight (8) hours with scheduled break periods.
• Standing, intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, bending, and lifting product weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.
• Use of hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, operating machinery, and handling tools safely.
• Visual acuity necessary for reading gauges, inspecting products, and ensuring quality standards.
• Physical stamina and ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.

Problem Solving

• Run orders by due date.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Routine problems solved using learned knowledge of insert styles and production processes.
• Work to standard operating procedures (oral and/or written instructions).

Schedule

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11pm – 7am