Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: 100 Kennametal Dr, Weldon, NC 27890, United States
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: 2-2-3 shift (12-hour shifts, every other weekend off)OverviewAs a Machine Operator at Kennametal, you will operate and maintain production equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency in the manufacturing of carbide or metal components. You’ll work in a shift-based, safety-focused environment, following established procedures and meeting production targets.Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate production machines such as pressing lines, coating furnaces, or cleaning machines.
• Set up machines, enter job data, and perform pre-operation safety and function checks.
• Monitor equipment for defects, malfunctions, or abnormal conditions; make minor adjustments as needed.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect products using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Complete quality checks and document inspection and production data accurately.
• Perform routine cleaning, basic maintenance, and housekeeping on machines and in work areas.
• Support change-overs, material tracking, and inventory management for efficient production flow.
• Follow all ISO, plant, and safety requirements including using required PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred but not required (training provided for fast learners/mechanically inclined candidates).
• Basic math and computer/data entry skills.
• Ability to use measurement devices (rulers, calipers, micrometers).
• Attention to detail, strong reliability, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 30-40 lbs, and comply with all safety protocols.

Schedule: 2-2-3 Shift Pattern

• Work 2 days on, 2 days off, then 3 days on
• The following week: 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off
• 12-hour shifts (either days or nights)
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend off

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting, usually climate-controlled.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment provided and required at all times.

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