Manufacturing Production Worker II - Tipset Operator

Kennametal, Inc. • Orwell Village, OH

7d • 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. Customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation rely on Kennametal for precision and efficiency in manufacturing. This role is for a Tipset Operator on the 1st Shift, working from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to inspect the product under a microscope.
• Ability to brush and blow off product.
• Ability to scan production information into the system.
• Ability to perform press setup and operate the press.
• Understanding of all safety procedures.
• Ability to handle deviations from routine.
• Ability to follow control plans and ensure product is processed according to routings and specifications.
• Ability to verify product quantity and style.
• Ability to work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Ability to communicate safety, quality, or product issues.
• Ability to run orders by due date.
• Ability to follow Press Setup Sheet and Inspection Standards.
• Ability to inspect and modify tooling as required.
• Ability to solve moderate to complex problems using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes, and coordination with technical experts.

Nice To Haves

• 2 year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing clean, quality product and assembling into proper sintering heats.
• Selecting the sequence of orders to build heats according to the open furnace schedule.
• Working within standard procedures while being aware of unique batch requirements.
• Ensuring the product is processed according to the proper specifications.
• Verifying that the quantity and style of the product are correct.
• Inspecting the product under a microscope to determine the necessary steps to remove loose powder and flashing.
• Brushing and blowing off one side of the product, then flipping it onto foam trays to clean the opposite side.
• Returning the product to a clean tray and building heats to be sintered.
• Scanning the correct production information into the system.
• Scanning into the furnace build once the process is complete.
• Performing press setup and operating the press as needed.
• Demonstrating commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
• Handling deviations from routine according to established operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Following the green insert control plan, ensuring the product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
• Working to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Communicating any safety, quality, or product issues with the supervisor, team members, and across shifts.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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