Manufacturing Chemical Process Operator III 12-hour day shift

Kennametal, Inc.•Orwell Village, OH

12d•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. Customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation rely on Kennametal for precision and efficiency in manufacturing. This role operates on a 12-hour day shift with a 2/2/3 rotation, from 6:40 am to 6:40 pm.

Requirements

Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
Follow inspection control plans, ensuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
Meet daily departmental production goals.
Be reliable and dependable.
Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.
Understand oral and written procedures and instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use a 30X scope.
Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII.
Ability to locate information in QMS and on the Kennametal Intranet for Procedures and work instructions.
Ability to handle inserts with fingers without chipping.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
Possess mechanical skills to rebuild and replace furnace components as needed.
Ability to read and understand operating procedures, defect criteria, and routing information.
Knowledge and ability to perform necessary actions in emergency situations, such as gas leaks.
Must be able to pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation.
Must obtain clearance from the Department of Homeland Security to work in the CVD department.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency reached through on the job training in twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months.

Responsibilities

Load and unload furnaces.
Monitor computerized controls for temperatures, pressures, chemical flow rates, and gas flow rates to critical process parameters.
Perform and document furnace operations.
Ensure the integrity of vacuum systems through leak checks and periodic preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot furnace problems, and rebuild or replace furnace components as needed.
Ensure adequate gas and chemical levels according to procedures for correct operations.
Replace tanks as needed.
Set up and separate product.
Enter quality data by furnace and heat results, and monitor graph results.
Act as an Emergency Responder within the Coating Department.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Shift premium of $1.00/hr for 12-hour day shift
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment
Paid time off (PTO)
4 floating holidays
7 company holidays per year
Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee discounts
Parental leave
Annual safety shoe stipend