Manufacturing Machine Operator I

About Kennametal

With over 80 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. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Centerless Grinding

Shift: 3rd shift Sun - Thurs 11pm - 7:30am

Set up and operate an automated Grind line to produce quality products.

Key Job Responsibilities :

• Select an order based on priorities provided by the area lead or supervisor.
• Measure raw materials before processing and then hold parts to quality specifications while performing in process audits during cycle runs.
• Follow established procedures for running and checking the grind lines to ensure all systems are operating correctly.
• Set up, operate, & troubleshoot moderate to complex problems on centerless grinders, infeed robot cell, and chamfer robot cell in an efficient timely manner to maintain output and produce parts to specifications.
• Read & understand blueprints and be able to resolve issues related to the quality specifications provided.Separate, identify & report nonconforming from good product and document accurately on the provided paperwork and in the MII reporting system.
• Perform daily housekeeping responsibilities and perform routine machine maintenance (CLI checklist).
• Be able to train new operators when required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by area lead or supervisor.

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer