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About Kennametal
With over 85 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. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
CNC Operator - Entry
New Market, VA
2nd shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm or 3rd shift: 10:45pm - 7:15am
Summary
Operating an automated machine such as a CNC or other machine via either a single step or process that does not include a multi-step or multi- production process. Sets up complex, customized production equipment to manufacture company products.
Duties
Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.- Sets up equipment operation feed, speed, and temperature; follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials.
- Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments
- Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements
- Set-up and perform a series of machining operations on all CNC machines.
- Select proper cutters, determine adjusts feeds and speeds as needed, and replace cutters when dull.
- May Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously
- Responsibilities are within the Manufacturing/Operations Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.
- Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade)
Experience
High School Degree- 1-3 years experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Basic troubleshooting and decision-making skills.- Ability to modify G code programs.
- Understand written instructions and be willing and able to communicate those instructions to others.
- Read process instructions and drawings and recognize/attend to details.
- Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment.
- Support the Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste, and improved productivity.
- Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods of dimensioning, as well as proper use and care of precision measurement tools.
- Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions.
- Manufacturing and product knowledge.
- Proven troubleshooting, decision-making skills, and the ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Interpersonal skills with good communication working in a team environment.
Complexity
Not much variability to day to day operation tasks- Works with a moderate degree of supervision
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.