Composite Operator I - Experienced-US

Kennametal Inc.•New Albany, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience, providing productivity solutions through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant products. They serve customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation industries, helping them achieve precision and efficiency in manufacturing. This specific role is for a Composite Operator I in New Albany, IN, working the 1st shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
Operator responsible for following SOPs to assure product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required: Safety glasses with side-shields, safety shoes, gloves, and cut resistant gloves when necessary.
Use of hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, to operate machinery, and handle tools safely.
Visual acuity is necessary for reading gauges, inspecting products, and ensuring quality standards.
Physical stamina and the ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks are essential.

Nice To Haves

Train new operators when required.
Trouble shooting quality and process issues from moderate to complex.
Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of product, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.

Responsibilities

Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials, assembles parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into finished or semi-finished products.
Inspects components to ensure they meet established specifications and quality standards.
Lays out articles and cuts materials to size according to drawings and specifications.
Applies materials to various parts using bonding agents, following specific recipes for liquid bonding agents.
Monitors and verifies the quality of finished or semi-finished products using assigned inspection tools and records inspection results.
Completes repairs on composite, metal, or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
Places product into appropriate locations.
Separates scrap from good product and documents accurately.
Scans correct production information.
Trains new operators when required.
Troubleshoots quality and process issues from moderate to complex.
Works safely and understands all safety procedures.
Handles deviations in routine according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
Ensures product is processed according to proper routings and specifications, and that quantity and style are correct.
Works to meet daily departmental production goals.
Communicates safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.
Runs orders by due date.
Follows work instructions and inspection standards.
Inspects and modifies tooling as required.
Solves moderate to complex problems using learned knowledge of product, production processes, and coordination with technical experts.