CNC Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal, Inc. • Rogers, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Run multiple Osterwalder, Dorst, or PCT presses producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience required.
• US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

• 2 year technical degree preferred.
• Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a multitude of CNC Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Dorst, Osterwalder, or PCT. Computer controlled setup of these machines.
• Make adjustment to CNC programs as a part of setup.
• Load and off-load trays from multiple presses.
• Gage parts to insure proper dimensions.
• Scope parts to verify visual characteristics.
• Selecting and weighing Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts.
• Separate scrap from good parts document accurately.
• Scan correct production information in Mii.
• Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed.
• Operate other equipment as needed.
• Train new operators when required.
• Operators required to trouble shooting moderate to complex problems.
• Do Quality Checks per Quality Inspection plan, verify powder and lot, verify tooling matches production order and press information sheet.
• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Operator responsible for following Press Data Sheet, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.
• Run orders by due date.
• Follow Press Data Sheet and Inspection Standards.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Must inspect tooling as required.
• Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of product type, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.
• Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor/lead attention.

What This Job Offers

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