CNC Operator II - Entry-US

Kennametal Inc.•Rogers, AR

About The Position

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Shift: 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am Responsible for setting up and operating multiple Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Lathes and Mills and manual machines. The CNC Operator is responsible for producing precions 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.
Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.
An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Nice To Haves

2 year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate multiple CNC machines such as HAAS, Doosan, and Fadal Lathes and Mills.
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.
Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and / or work instructions.
Operator is responsible for following work instructions, assuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
Must work to meet daily departmental production goals, and strive to improve on time performance.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Communicate safety and quality issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.
Process orders by due date.
Follow process documents and inspection standards.
Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
Must inspect and modify tooling as required.
Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.
Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.