Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Entry-US

About the role

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience delivering 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. The Machine Operator performs essential job functions within the manufacturing departments, ensuring continuous product flow and involvement in new product development. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and Off‑Shift Production Supervisor, receiving daily functional direction from the Senior Manufacturing Coordinator and/or Team Leader, with annual performance review.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate several types of machine (conventional or CNC) on a regular basis, working on a variety of complex parts to close tolerances with average to complicated setups; works with minimal support or supervision; selects appropriate feeds, speeds and tooling. (85%)
• Assists in problem solving