What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist (PERIPHERY GRIND) position at 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, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
CNC Machinist
Sunday - Thursday, 11PM - 7AM -Training will be on first shift
Job Summary And Mission
Operate and maintain multiple CNC 3- and 4-axis periphery grinding machines to produce high-quality inserts that meet blueprint specifications and quality standards.
Key Job Responsibilities
CNC Machinist
Sunday - Thursday, 11PM - 7AM -Training will be on first shift
Job Summary And Mission
Operate and maintain multiple CNC 3- and 4-axis periphery grinding machines to produce high-quality inserts that meet blueprint specifications and quality standards.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Set up and operate multiple CNC periphery grinding machines, including Dom, Wendt, Combi, Leo, and Penta models.
- Orient inserts properly prior to grinding.
- Load and unload inserts from multiple machines efficiently and safely.
- Measure and gauge inserts to ensure they meet specified dimensions.
- Visually inspect inserts under scope to verify surface and edge quality.
- Pull inspection samples as required and record results accurately on route cards.
- Place finished inserts into appropriate racks pre- and post-grinding.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety; follow all plant safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
- Adhere to all operating procedures, work instructions, and the grinding inspection control plan.
- Ensure products are processed according to routing sheets, specifications, and part style requirements.
- Work to meet or exceed daily departmental production targets.
- Maintain a reliable and dependable presence on the production floor.
- Communicate safety, quality, and production concerns promptly with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.
- Accurately separate and document scrap and conforming product.
- Scan and record all relevant production data.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience with CNC grinding operations is preferred but not required.
- Temperature-controlled manufacturing environment equipped with dust collection systems.
- Required PPE includes safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, and gloves (cut-resistant gloves when applicable).
- Ability to stand for approximately eight hours per shift, with two scheduled breaks.
- Intermittent walking, reaching, bending, and sitting throughout the shift.
- Must be able to lift and move insert trays weighing up to 33 pounds.
- Execute production orders by due date in accordance with the production sequencing plan and escalate if unable to follow the schedule.
- Follow verbal and written instructions and adhere to established guidelines.
- Inspect and adjust tooling as required to maintain process integrity.
- Resolve moderate to complex issues using knowledge of insert styles and production processes, occasionally in collaboration with technical experts.
- Escalate recurring issues or major decisions to supervisors as appropriate.
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