CNC Operator II 6PM - 6AM

Kennametal•Asheboro, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennametal is hiring a CNC Operator II at its Asheboro, North Carolina location for a 6 PM–6 AM shift on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. The role operates automated CNC or other machines, including setting up complex, customized production equipment to manufacture company products. The operator follows established procedures to produce parts to specifications, maintain quality and production targets, troubleshoot operating issues, and support continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Requirements

High school degree.
1–2 years of experience; manufacturing experience and 1–3 years of automated/CNC work experience are also stated.
Machine operation experience.
Basic troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
Ability to modify G-code programs and handle basic or standard CNC complexity.
Ability to receive verbal and written information, understand written instructions, and communicate instructions to others.
Ability to read process instructions and drawings and attend to details.
Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and proper use and care of precision measurement tools.
Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions.
Manufacturing and product knowledge.
Proven troubleshooting and decision-making skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
Interpersonal and communication skills for working in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical school certification or completion of an apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Manufacture sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand.
Set equipment operating parameters, including feed, speed, and temperature.
Follow established procedures to operate conventional and CNC manufacturing equipment for cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping.
Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications before production processing.
Resolve issues related to production, machinery, processing, and packaging operations.
Set up and operate machine tools such as mill-turns, mills, lathes, and grinders efficiently and on time.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Work from and read blueprints; set up and check work using quality-control gages.
Move materials, physically or mechanically, as needed to complete assignments.
Inspect machined products using precision gaging to verify internal and external quality requirements.
Set up and perform a series of machining operations on CNC machines.
Select cutters, determine and adjust feeds and speeds, and replace dull cutters.
Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously when needed.
Complete required documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and on time.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and support a safe work environment.
Support Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously improve customer satisfaction through quality improvement, waste reduction, and productivity improvement.