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Manufacturing Chemical Process Operator II - Entry-US

Kennametal
New Albany, IN Intern
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
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.

Furnace Operator

2nd shift Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm

$1.00/hour shift differential

Benefits Start Day 1 (Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Employer Match)

Kennametal has an immediate opening for a dependable CNC Machinist to work at its manufacturing site located in New Albany, IN. The facility is a very clean, temperature-controlled, and organized shop - many machines that you will work on are less than 10-years old. Several employees enjoy 20 years of experience at the facility and are eager to share their knowledge of the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing company that offers highly competitive pay, excellent benefits and generous paid time off.

Summary

Load, Unload, and monitor multiple furnaces according to procedures previously set in place.

Duties

  • Load/unload, start/stop and operate vacuum furnaces.
  • Remove braze/HT loads from the furnaces, break downloads and deliver product to their designated departments.
  • Follow established procedures for running and checking furnaces to ensure all systems are operating correctly.
  • Maintain heat run sheets and file reports in file cabinets.
  • Scan in correct information using the MII platform. Perform routine furnace maintenance (TPM/PM checklist).
  • May assist with braze/HT set up, grit blast, breakdown and other related duties as needed.
  • Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
  • Furnaces run to a set procedure changed in writing by technology or management.
  • Incumbents responsible for making changes, putting in the correct programs, and following the written procedures ensuring error free operation.
  • Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
  • Operator responsible for assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and the quantity and style are correct.
  • Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
  • Communicate safety , quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-year technical degree preferred

Work Environment

  • Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.
  • Exposure to heat when unloading furnaces.
  • Safety glasses with side shields required.
  • Safety metatarsal shoes required.
  • Sleeves, heat and/or cut resistant gloves, forced air units when necessary.

Physical Demands

  • Approximately 8 hours standing with 2 ten minute break opportunities per shift.
  • Intermittent walking, reaching or lifting above shoulder height, sitting and bending.
  • Lifting product weighing up to thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

  • Run orders by due date.
  • Follow control plan.
  • Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
  • Alert to unusual problems and know what actions are needed to resolve the problems.
  • Latitude used when solving problems that do not fall into already established, standing guidelines and written and verbal instructions.
  • A supervisor or team lead available for additional assistance.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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