Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal, Inc. • Orwell Village, OH

1d • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• Must have High School diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• 2 year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing clean, quality product and assembling into proper sintering heats
• Select the sequence of orders to build heats according to the open furnace schedule.
• Work within standard procedures while being aware of unique batch requirements.
• Ensure the product is processed according to the proper specifications.
• Verify that the quantity and style of the product are correct.
• Inspect the product under a microscope to determine the necessary steps to remove loose powder and flashing.
• Brush and blow off one side of the product, then flip it onto foam trays to clean the opposite side.
• Return the product to a clean tray and build heats to be sintered.
• Scan the correct production information into the system.
• Scan into the furnace build once the process is complete.
• Perform press setup and operate the press as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
• Handle deviations from routine according to established operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Follow the green insert control plan, ensuring the product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
• Verify that product quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Communicate any safety, quality, or product issues with the supervisor, team members, and across shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits
• Annual safety shoe stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED