CNC Operator I - Entry-US-2nd Shift

Kennametal, Inc. • Orwell Village, OH

6d

About The Position

The CNC Operator I runs multiple machines to produce quality products to blueprint specifications. The operator uses computer-controlled setups and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to adjust programs or machines, and troubleshoots moderate to complex quality and machine issues. The role follows process documents, routings, specifications, and inspection standards to ensure products are processed correctly and departmental production goals are met.

The position is listed as a second-shift role, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Employees receive a $2.00-per-hour shift premium. The work may involve varying temperatures, noise, and, in some areas, controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Personal protective equipment is required.

Kennametal describes its benefits as including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, floating holidays, and company holidays; a 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match; employee discounts; parental leave; and an annual safety shoe stipend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Commitment to working safely and understanding safety procedures.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Ability to follow process documents, operating procedures, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Ability to use inspection tools and gauges, inspect products, and record inspection results.
• Ability to use learned knowledge of insert styles and production processes to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Ability to communicate safety, quality, and product issues.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses with side-shields, safety shoes, gloves, and cut-resistant gloves when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple machines, using HMIs to adjust machine programs or settings.
• Load and unload products from multiple machines.
• Gauge products to verify dimensions.
• Inspect products visually for characteristics and defects.
• Check product samples with assigned inspection tools and record results according to process standards.
• Place products in appropriate racks and separate scrap from acceptable products, documenting accurately.
• Scan the correct production information.
• Maintain machine tooling.
• Train new operators when required.
• Troubleshoot moderate to complex quality and machine issues.
• Follow safety procedures and handle deviations according to operating procedures or work instructions.
• Follow process documents and ensure products conform to routings, specifications, quantity, and style requirements.
• Work toward daily departmental production goals.
• Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and employees on other shifts.
• Run orders according to due dates and inspect or modify tooling as required.
• Escalate recurring problems and major decisions to a supervisor.

Benefits

• $2.00-per-hour second-shift premium.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Paid time off, prorated based on employment start date.
• Four floating holidays and seven company holidays per year.
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Parental leave.
• Annual safety shoe stipend.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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