Automated Machine Operator I-US

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.

Automated Machine Operator

3rd shift: Sunday - Friday; 11PM - 7AM

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Set-up and operate automatic bar & chucking machines to produce finished bodies. 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 

This position requires: (1) a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; (2) completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training; (3) the ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers; (4) a minimum of two years of Bar & Chucker Operator experience, or equivalent machining experience; and, (5) a forklift’s operators license. Certification as a Journeyman in the metal trades industry, or current enrollment in an Apprentice Machinist Program is preferred.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES 

1 Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.

2 Production: ƒ Set-up and troubleshoot Automatic Bar & Chucking machines, including first article set up kits. ƒ Change, replace, adjust worn tooling, and machine components. ƒ Adjust and document set-up information, including speeds, feeds, and cycle time on prints. ƒ Instruct and direct Automatic Bar & Chucking Machine operator on general machine operation as needed. ƒ Perform preventive maintenance and repairs as needed or as directed by the Supervisor or Master Mechanic/Technician. ƒ Work as fill-in for machine operators as needed.

3 Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements

4 Delivery: Process shop orders to meet established due dates

5 Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.

6 Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide inserts, drills, tool holders, Tool Boss, etc.).

7 Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties

8 TPM: Perform daily required TPM on fork lift and associated equipment

9 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for fork lift and work area

10 Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics

11 Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, Quality, etc) 

Equal Opportunity Employer