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BRAZE OPERATOR I

Bedford, PA – 3rd shift, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Sunday – Thursday). + 2 weeks PTO + subsidized healthcare starts day 1. Purpose of the Position Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly. Knowledge and Experience High school diploma or general equivalent diploma. Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading comprehension. Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers. Key Job Accountabilities Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment. Production: Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips. Operate braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders. Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements. Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates. Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost. Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified. Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties. TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment. 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area. Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics. Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc). Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities. Competencies Adaptability Analytical Skills Commitment to Excellence Communication Conscious Restraint / Maturity Initiative Integrity Practical Judgment / Disciplined Problem Solving Sense of Urgency / Proactivity Teamwork Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kennametal