Machine Operator at Kennametal NA in Bedford, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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 www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.



Shift: 2nd, Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11pm



Purpose of position:

Operate automatic bar & chucking machines to produce finished bodies. This position works under the supervision of the Supervisor - Manufacturing, or in his/her absence, the designee. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily, and results are reviewed daily or as needed.



Knowledge and Experience:

• A high school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
• Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training.
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• A forklift's operator's license.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Safety: Perform preflight checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
• Production:
  • Operates chucker(s) at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates.
  • Inspect machined tools visually and with the use of gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Recognize, change, and replace worn tooling, make adjustments as needed.
  • Prepare for and assist the Set-up person in machine changeover.
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Work as fill-in for machine operators as needed.
• Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
• Delivery: Process shop orders to meet established due dates.
• Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components. (i.e., carbide inserts, drills, tool holders, etc.)
• Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
• TPM: Perform daily required TPM on chucker(s) and associated equipment.
• 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for chucker(s) and 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.)

General:


The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under the position title or those to be performed temporarily outside of the employee's normal job duties. In performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to adhere to all plant safety rules and to all applicable Federal Regulations as set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Employees performing the duties of this position may be exposed to both the handling and/or moving of hazardous material and have been instructed in the proper safe handling/disposal procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer



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