CNC Operator III - Entry-US

Kennametal, Inc.•La Vergne, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

With over 80 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. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. CNC Operator III LaVergne, TN Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3PM Job Summary and Mission -Run multiple 5-6 axis end form grinding machines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a multitude of CNC 4 and 5 axis end form grinders which may include the following machines: EWAG Compact, Linear, or Haas
Orient inserts before grinding
Load and off-load inserts from multiple grinding machines
Gage inserts to insure proper dimensions
Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics
Pull samples and Record inspection results on route cart
Place inserts into appropriate racks before and after grinding
Separate scrap from good inserts document accurately
Scan correct production information
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
Adjust unique grinding programs to dial in cycles
commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures
Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions
Operator is responsible for following inspection control plan, 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 control plan 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