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Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal and Careers
Bedford, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

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.

AUTOMATIC BAR & CHUCKING

Bedford, PA

2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm (M-F)


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
:

Operate automatic bar & chucking machines to produce finished bodies.


KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
:
  • high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
  • Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training;
  • The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers;
  • A forklift’s operator’s license.

JOB ACTIVITIES:

  • Operates chucker(s) at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates;
  • Inspect machined tools visually and with the use of gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.;
  • Recognize, change, and replace worn tooling, make adjustments as needed;
  • Prepare for and assist the Set-up person in machine changeover;
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance procedures;
  • Work as fill-in for machine operators as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Skills
  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Communication
  • Conscious Restraint/Maturity
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Practical Judgment/Disciplined Problem Solving
  • Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
  • Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer

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