CNC Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As such, it is the policy of Kennametal Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected status, group, or characteristic under federal, state, and/or local law or regulation. It is Kennametal Inc.'s policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

CNC Operator

Bedford, PA

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

Key Job Responsibilities

Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area.

Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated

equipment.

• Set-up and perform a series of machining operations on all CNC machines.
• Select proper cutters, determine and adjust feeds and speeds as needed, and
  
  

replace cutters when dull.

• Make machine set-up’s when standard procedures are not established.
• Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously.
• Select and install CNC programs and make minor adjustments to meet product
  
  

specifications as needed.

• Suggest and submit major CNC program changes and efficiency improvements
  
  

to supervisor/technician/engineer.

Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements

Delivery: Process shop orders to meet established due dates

Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient

equipment use to reduce cost.

Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide inserts,

drills, cutters, tool holders, etc.). Monitor supplies per established Kanban system.

Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties

TPM: Perform daily required TPM on fork lift and associated equipment

5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for fork lift and work area

Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established

metrics

Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, Quality, etc)

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Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
• Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training;
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers;
• A minimum of three years of turning, milling and/or Bar & Chucking Machine Operator
• experience
• forklift operator’s license
• Basic knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software.
• Certification as a Journeyman in the metal trades industry, or current enrollment in an Apprentice Machinist Program is preferred
  
  

Competencies

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

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.