CNC Operator I - Entry-US

About Kennametal

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. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Shift: 2nd: Monday - Friday; 3PM - 11PM

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate multiple Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Osterwalder 160, Osterwalder 160LX, Osterwalder 320, Osterwalder 640 or Dorst. Computer controlled setup using the HMI (human machine interfaces) to make adjustment to programs for press set-ups.
• Load and off-load inserts from multiple presses.
• Gage inserts to insure proper dimensions.
• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics and defects.
• Pull samples using the 30x scope, 60X scope and Alicona and record inspection results on route card. Selecting Tugsten powder and calculating green insert powder weight.
• Separate scrap from good inserts document accurately. Scan correct production information and equipment downtime into MII. Maintain tooling used in machines.
• Train new operators when required.
• Trouble shooting quality and machine issues from moderate to complex.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Description of Accountability
• 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 Press Setup Sheet, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Education and Experience:

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• 2 year technical degree preferred.

Work Environment:

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required. Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands:

Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

• Run orders by due date. Follow Press Setup Sheet and Inspection Standards.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Must inspect and modify tooling as required. Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.
• Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer