Manufacturing Machine Operator I

Kennametal • Orwell, OH

55d • 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. MILL 1 GRINDING 1st Shift - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Requirements

• Must have High School diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• 2 year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate any or all of the following machines in Mill 1: Agathon, Oasis hone.
• Load and unload inserts from multiple machines.
• Orient inserts before grinding.
• Change and adjust honing brushes and machine parameters to meet specifications.
• Inspect inserts under a scope to verify visual characteristics.
• Pull samples and record inspection results accurately.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of the product.
• Separate scrap from good inserts and document findings correctly.
• Record inspection results in the system.
• Scan correct production information.
• Operate other equipment 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.
• Run orders by due date. Follow Press Setup Sheet and Inspection Standards.
• 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.

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
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees