CNC Operator I - Entry-US Carbide Pressing

Kennametal • Bedford, PA

37d • 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. Customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation rely on Kennametal for precision and efficiency in manufacturing. This role is specifically for Carbide Pressing in Bedford, PA, on the 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm). The primary responsibility is the daily set-up, maintenance, operation, and running of EP 30 Pressing Machine presses, which are numerically controlled (NC) and equipped with robotics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques, and the ability to create and support an environment that meets organizational quality goals.
• 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 factors influencing productivity and the ability to maintain focus on organizational factors that maximize operational performance.
• Knowledge of the principles of Gemba Kaizen / Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and implementation approaches to Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment used in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.
• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations, and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing safety.
• Knowledge of robotics technologies and computer applications; ability to implement and operate them in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the concepts, methods, tools, and objectives of statistical process controls (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Working safely in a team environment.
• Operating complex production equipment and tools for manufacturing and packaging of various products.
• 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 conducting in-process production testing.

What This Job Offers

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