Press Operator

Kennametal Inc.•Rogers, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Run multiple Osterwalder, Dorst, or PCT presses producing a quality product to blueprint specifications. Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1+ years manufacturing experience required.
Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

2 year technical degree preferred.
Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a multitude of CNC Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Dorst, Osterwalder, or PCT.
Computer controlled setup of these machines.
Make adjustment to CNC programs as a part of setup.
Load and off-load trays from multiple presses.
Gage parts to insure proper dimensions.
Scope parts to verify visual characteristics.
Selecting and weighing Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts.
Separate scrap from good parts document accurately.
Scan correct production information in Mii.
Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed.
Operate other equipment as needed.
Train new operators when required.
Operators required to trouble shooting moderate to complex problems.
Do Quality Checks per Quality Inspection plan, verify powder and lot, verify tooling matches production order and press information sheet.
Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
Operator responsible for following Press Data Sheet, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct.
Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.