Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Entry-US

With over 80 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. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023.

About the role

Set up and operate an automated Grind line to produce quality products on 3rd shift (Sun–Thurs, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM).

Responsibilities

• Select an order based on priorities provided by the area lead or supervisor.
• Measure raw materials before processing and hold parts to quality specifications while performing in-process audits during cycle runs.
• Follow established procedures for running and checking the grind lines to ensure all systems are operating correctly.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot moderate to complex problems on centerless grinders, infeed robot cell, and chamfer robot cell in an efficient, timely manner to maintain output and produce parts to specifications.
• Read and understand blueprints and resolve issues related to the quality specifications provided.
• Separate, identify, and report nonconforming from good product and document accurately on the provided paperwork and in the MII reporting system.
• Perform daily housekeeping responsibilities and routine machine maintenance (CLI checklist).
• Train new operators when required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by area lead or supervisor.

Requirements

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (required due to facility operations).