Manufacturing Machine Operator II- 12-hour Night Shift

About the Role

Kennametal, an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience, is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator II to join their team in Orwell, OH. This role involves operating and maintaining automated machinery for the production of coated carbide inserts, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build heats for Innova, Cemecon, and Mega PVD furnaces using Automated Calvary Machines and/or manual rodding.
• Perform surface prep and wash of inserts, following developed work instructions and PM schedules.
• Conduct daily PM cleaning of machines as necessary.
• Diagnose and resolve machine errors or faults, utilizing general mechanical knowledge of PVD rod loading.
• Troubleshoot robotics and controls to make necessary adjustments.
• Gather and verify setup and raw materials per route card, ensuring product and style match.
• Follow standard operating procedures to complete orders and maintain production.
• Complete production records and data entry as required.
• Sustain 5S + 1 standards through good housekeeping and staging of fixtures for continuous operation.
• Verify safety devices, machine guarding, and signage are in place and functioning before production.
• Perform quality inspection and quantity verification of incoming products.
• Load WIP into furnaces based on priority, backorder, and production needs.
• Originate documentation to accompany heats through the coating process.
• Visually inspect coated carbide inserts using unaided eye and microscope.
• Transfer inserts to the next work center and communicate pertinent information to oncoming shifts.
• Operate other equipment as needed.

Accountability

• Commit to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
• Follow inspection control plans and ensure products are processed according to routings and specifications.
• Meet daily departmental production goals and minimize machine downtime.
• Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Substitute and back-up manual processes when necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle inserts without chipping.
• Proficiency in using a 30X Microscope.
• Effective communication with inspectors, supervisors, and managers.
• General HMI/PLC knowledge for data entry and understanding machine operations.
• Ability to read and understand routings, insert identification manuals, and operating procedures.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Proficiency in basic math, mechanics, computer skills, and blueprint reading.
• Logical thinking skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Work Environment

The work environment is temperature-controlled with dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields, safety shoes, and gloves are required. Cut-resistant gloves are necessary for specific tasks.

Physical Demands

The role involves approximately twelve hours of sitting or standing with three break opportunities per workday. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting/standing, and bending are required. Frequent lifting of insert trays weighing up to thirty-three (33) pounds is necessary.

Problem Solving

• Run orders by due date and follow control plans.
• Solve problems using learned knowledge of insert styles and production processes.
• Consult co-workers and supervisors for guidance.
• Use Insert Defect Criteria on the Kennametal Intranet to determine product acceptance/rejection.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a $3.00/hr shift premium for 12-hour night shifts.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 7 company holidays per year.
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Annual safety shoe stipend.

Schedule: 6:40 PM – 6:40 AM – Rotating shift

Location: Orwell, OH