Braze Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal•Bedford, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Braze Operator I brazes carbide tips onto steel bodies using electrical induction heating on automatic braze lines and visually inspects components during assembly. The role supports safe, efficient production of conical bit bodies and ensures parts meet established quality requirements. It also involves managing work-in-process materials and components, maintaining equipment and work areas, participating in lean activities, and accurately recording production and quality data. The position is based in Bedford, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting lists two weeks of paid time off and subsidized healthcare beginning on the first day.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
Basic math skills.
Blueprint-reading skills.
Gauge-reading comprehension.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operation checks and required safety inspections on machines, equipment, and the work area.
Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips.
Operate the braze line to meet or exceed daily production rates assigned by shop orders.
Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
Support production functions and changeovers to meet due dates.
Track and troubleshoot material use and use equipment efficiently to reduce costs.
Manage work-in-process inventory and components, including carbide, braze, flux, and steel bodies.
Perform cycle counts as specified.
Participate in lean events and use lean processes in daily duties.
Perform required daily total productive maintenance (TPM) on associated equipment.
Perform required daily 5S activities in the work area.
Gather and post established metrics as part of daily activities.
Record required production, quality, and other data accurately and on time.
Visually inspect components during assembly.