Metalworking Operator - Entry-US

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.

Job Title: Welder

Location: Bedford, PA

Shift: 3rd: 11pm - 7am (S-R)

Shift Premium elegible 2 weeks PTO Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Job Summary And Mission

Weld various parts used in manufacturing Kennametal products

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 (i.e. crane, fork trucks, jigs & fixtures)
• Production:
• Perform torch cutting, electric arc, MIG, and oxy-acetylene welding on parts used in manufacturing products and process.
• Set-up and operate Motoman Robotic welding work cell.
• Grind and/or prep materials for operations as needed.
• Support other production activities as needed. (ie, T&D, Maintenance)
  

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

This position works under the supervision of the Supervisor - Manufacturing, or in his/her absence, the designee. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily and results are reviewed daily or as needed.

One year of welding experience is preferred and a fundamental knowledge of low hydrogen and mild steel welding procedures and the ability to use an oxy-acetylene torch is preferred.

This position requires:

• A 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;
• Specialized Robotic welding programmed Training (40 hours) (preferred).
• In addition, candidates will be required to demonstrate their welding ability by passing a hands-on welding assessment.
  
  

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.