Apprentice Intern - Production-US at Kennametal NA in Whitehouse, Ohio

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.


Machinist Apprentice



Kennametal, Inc.



Whitehouse, OH




Shift: Mostly 1st 7am - 3pm but might have to work 2-3 months on an off shift to get trained in other departments



Company


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, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 9,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.



Summary


The Machinist Apprentice position will participate in a 1-year apprenticeship program, where upon successful completion, obtain a Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist certificate and transition into a second shift (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) or third shift (11:00 pm to 7:00 am) CNC Machinist position.



Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training and online training courses focused on setting up and running variety of manual and CNC machines in a production environment.
• Learn about industry standards and regulations, materials used in production, safety policies, formula calculations, proper documentation, and appropriate communication with the manufacturer.

• Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment.
• Safely and efficiently setup and operate machine tools, such as brazing, grinders, wire EDM, and lasers.

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Work from and read blueprints; performing inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized workplace.
• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor
• Openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members to create solutions.
• Ability to learn how to operate various machines such as brazing, grinders, wire EDM, and lasers.
• Ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints, use precision measurement tools and closely follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safety mindset with desire to contribute to strong safety culture.
  

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma, or equivalent GED
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient basic math including adding/subtracting fractions and decimals
• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 33 pounds.
• Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred
• CNC machining experience not required

Equal Opportunity Employer



Nearest Major Market: Toledo

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