Manufacturing Machine Operator I - 3rd Shift
About The Position
About Kennametal 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. Manufacturing Machine Operator LaVergne, TN Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7am 3rd shift has a $3.00/hr shift differential on top of hourly pay Job Summary and MissionOperate multiple Stahli or Blanchard grinding machines to produce high-quality products in accordance with blueprint specifications and production standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with grinding equipment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate top and bottom grinding machines, including Stahli 605 and 702 models.
- Install, change, and dress grinding wheels as required.
- Determine required stock removal while maintaining tolerance specifications.
- Gauge inserts to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Visually inspect inserts using scopes to verify surface characteristics.
- Operate additional equipment as needed to support production.
- Set up machines and troubleshoot basic to moderately complex issues independently.
- Adhere strictly to all safety procedures and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Follow operating procedures and work instructions for non-standard operations.
- Ensure all products meet specifications outlined in control plans, routings, and blueprints.
- Maintain consistent production output to meet daily departmental goals.
- Exhibit reliability and dependability in attendance and task execution.
- Communicate safety concerns, quality issues, and production updates with supervisors and peers across all shifts.
- Complete assigned production orders by due date and according to operational guidelines.
- Solve routine problems using standard operating procedures and job-specific knowledge.
- Interpret and execute verbal and written instructions efficiently.
- Apply acquired knowledge of insert styles and production processes to maintain output quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
