Manufacturing Machine Operator II - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Setup, run, train, and troubleshoot all Post-Coat Wetblast manual and automated machines.
• Load and unload carbide inserts into automated wetblast machine.
• Confirm incoming inserts and count.
• Setup orders utilizing the appropriate program, process, and trays.
• Run in either automated or manual mode.
• Must be interactive with automation and machine by observing and verifying the inserts are processed to standard.
• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Determine success of blast based on visual appearance.
• Adjust pressures and times on blaster machine as needed.
• Monitor machine processes as needed.
• Scan in correct information.
• Perform CLI’s and preventative maintenance during shift, weekly and monthly according to guidelines.
• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Operator responsible for following inspection control plan, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.
• Run orders by due date.
• Follow control plan.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes and machine familiarity.
• Recurring problems and decisions receive supervisor attention.

Skills

• Able to do basic math.
• Ability to read and understand defect criteria, insert identification, blueprints, routings, and operating procedures.
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII, locate information in QMS, and on the Kennametal Intranet for ISO Procedures, and work instructions.
• Is able to handle inserts with fingers without chipping.
• Understand proper use of 30X Microscope.
• Communicate with set-up persons, inspectors, supervisors, and managers.
• Proficiency reached in eight (8) weeks or less.
• Complete classes in insert identification in six (6) months or less.

Schedule

1st shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm