Press Operator

Kennametal, Inc.Rogers, AR
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. They serve customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation industries. The company is located in Rogers, AR, and is hiring for a Press Operator on the 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm).

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 1+ years of manufacturing experience required.
  • Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
  • Ability to follow the Press Data Sheet, ensuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications, and that quantity and style are correct.
  • Must be reliable and dependable.
  • Ability to communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.
  • Must inspect tooling as required.
  • Applicant 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 multiple CNC Carbide Presses (Dorst, Osterwalder, or PCT) with computer-controlled setup.
  • Make adjustments to CNC programs as part of the setup process.
  • Load and off-load trays from multiple presses.
  • Gage parts to ensure proper dimensions.
  • Scope parts to verify visual characteristics.
  • Select and weigh Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts.
  • Separate scrap from good parts and document accurately.
  • Scan correct production information in Mii.
  • Maintain and resurface tooling used in machines as needed.
  • Operate other equipment as required.
  • Train new operators when necessary.
  • Troubleshoot moderate to complex problems.
  • Perform Quality Checks according to the Quality Inspection plan, verifying powder and lot, and ensuring tooling matches the production order and press information sheet.
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