Machinist II - 2nd Shift

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Machinist II

2nd Shift - 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Job Description:

This is a skilled trade position responsible for supporting and maintaining the building and all the equipment inside the Kennametal Manufacturing Plant. The individual will be interacting in a high pace environment alongside various plant personnel or independently repairing issues, making fixture, developing tooling and problem solving. The expectation for this position is to develop and grow into an experienced machinist position. Training under the guidance of our senior machinist learning how to use CNC Lathes and Mills supporting other areas of the Plant making tooling and fixturing.

Rewards and Benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, employees receive a shift premium of $2.00/hr for 2nd Shift


Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year. Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits. Annual safety shoe stipend


Skills Sets/Requirements:

• Efficiently Machining
  • CNC machining & programming - Lathes, Mills, EDM and Grinders
  • Various controls systems - Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, ProTrack
  • Manual machining & programming - Lathes, Mills, and Grinders
  • SAP PM or comparable CMMS Systems
  • Email / Microsoft Office
  • Master Cam / CAD / Solid Works / Blueprint reading
  • Measurement tools - Calipers, Micrometers, Indicators
  • Welding - Tig, Mig, Arc & Orbital
  • Work in Metric or English measurements
• Fabrication
  • Welding - Arc, MIG, TIG and Orbital
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Metal shaping and bending

Job Requirements : The individual must have a High School diploma or GED. Completion of a Machinist or Tool & Die training program preferred. Four (4) years of experience working as a Machinist or Tool & Die marker preferred. The ability to understand instructions, follow plant processes and procedures, plan, coordinate, and direct their work while prioritizing efforts. The individual must be flexible to work overtime including Saturdays. Participation in the Spill Response program is required.

Work Environment: Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety shoes required. Cut resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands: Approximately 8 hours standing/ walking with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period. Frequent reaching, climbing, and bending. Lifting up to thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving: Gather and analyze information, utilize learned skills, and critical reasoning to develop options and solve moderate to complex problems.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.