CNC Operator II - Entry-US

Kennametal, Inc.•Rogers, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for setting up and operating multiple Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Lathes and Mills and manual machines. The CNC Operator is responsible for producing precision parts according to specified programs and blueprint specifications, ensuring machine operation, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, blue prints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations on surfaces, and machining parameters.
Ability to modify programs to account for problems encountered during operation.
Ability to transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
Ability to perform and document dimensional and visual inspections of products using micrometers, calipers, gages, verneers etc. to ensure quality products that match the blueprint.
Ability to listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
Ability to remove and replace dull cutting tools.
Ability to lift workpieces to machine with hoists and cranes.
Ability to enter labor hours and quantities produced in MII.
Ability to perform and document set up verifications.
Ability to clean machines, tooling, or parts, using the appropriate cleaning solutions and process.
Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
Ability to follow work instructions, assuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Ability to communicate safety and quality issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.
Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

2 year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate multiple CNC machines such as Studers and Kellenbergers
Read and interpret work orders, blue prints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations on surfaces, and machining parameters.
Modify programs to account for problems encountered during operation.
Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
Perform and document dimensional and visual inspections of products using micrometers, calipers, gages, verneers etc. to ensure quality products that match the blueprint.
Document quality issues as needed.
Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
Lift workpieces to machine with hoists and cranes.
Enter labor hours and quantities produced in MII.
Perform and document set up verifications.
Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using the appropriate cleaning solutions and process.
Commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
Handle deviations in routine according to operating procedures and / or work instructions.
Follow work instructions, assuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
Work to meet daily departmental production goals, and strive to improve on time performance.
Be reliable and dependable.
Communicate safety and quality issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.