Utility Operator Castings

Kennametal • Bedford, PA

114d

About The Position

The Utility Operator position at Kennametal involves performing a variety of operations and duties at the Castings operation. This includes primary daily assignments and serving as a replacement for co-workers as needed. The role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the casting process and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and gauges.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Effective communication skills with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation checks for machines.
• Conduct safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
• Preheat and close molds.
• Assist in all phases of pouring molten metal into molds.
• Operate shake-out and shot blast machines.
• Separate castings, break up molds, and saw as necessary.
• Inspect, grind, and finish castings.
• Return sand and flask equipment to the molding area.
• Cut, grind, and shape riser sleeves.
• Place carbide in molds, following blueprints for proper size and placement.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Fill in for absent molders.
• Inspect and gauge produced parts to blueprint specifications.
• Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
• Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
• Record data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED