Apprentice Intern - Production-US

Kennametal; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal invites applications for an Apprentice Intern - Production in the New Market, VA area. This one-year program starts with CNC operations training and progresses through multi-axis machining within an assigned department.

Upon successful completion, you earn Kennametal certification and transition into higher-shift CNC machinist positions. Candidates should have 1–3 years’ relevant experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience
• Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor
• Openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members
• Ability to learn operating machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use precision measurement tools and closely follow instructions
• Safety mindset with desire to contribute to strong safety culture
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient basic math including fractions and decimals
• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 33 pounds

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training and online training courses focused on setting up and running variety of 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 mills, lathes, and grinders.
• 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

Skills

Relevant work experience

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Reading blueprints

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Basic math

Lifting up to 33 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 85 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. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Apprentice Intern - Production

Shift

1st shift for 1 year of training then will move to either 2nd or 3rd shift

Job Summary

This role begins by learning CNC operations and gradually progress into multiple axis machining through structured, hands‐on training within an assigned department. 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 or third shift CNC Machinist position.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training and online training courses focused on setting up and running variety of 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 mills, lathes, and grinders.
• 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

Required Skills

• Relevent work experience required 1-3 years
• 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 mills, lathes, and grinders.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma, or equivalent GED
• Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting
• Kneeling/Stooping
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions

• Office
• Plant Floor
• Various Shifts

Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.