CNC Operator I - Entry-US Carbide Pressing

Kennametal Inc. • Bedford, PA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience, providing productivity solutions through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant products. They serve customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation industries, helping them achieve precision and efficiency in manufacturing. This specific role involves operating an EP 30 Pressing Machine with NC controls and robotics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Conflict Management: Understanding how to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts.
• Effective Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Productivity Orientation: Knowledge of the factors that influence productivity and ability to maintain focus on organizational factors that maximize operational performance.
• Gemba Kaizen / Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of the principles.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and implementation approaches.
• Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment used in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations, and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing safety.
• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery: Knowledge of robotics technologies and computer applications; ability to implement and operate them in an automated manufacturing environment.
• SPC (Statistical Process Controls): Knowledge of the concepts, methods, tools, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Daily set-up, maintenance, operations, and running of an EP 30 Pressing Machine.
• Operating complex production equipment and tools in a team environment safely.
• Following blueprints, guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to meet product and customer specifications and tolerance levels.
• Executing equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustained production.
• Modifying existing equipment and assisting in designing new equipment for continuous manufacturing process improvement.
• Providing quality control and in-process production testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED