Apprentice Intern - Production-US

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. offers a 1-year CNC Machinist Apprentice program starting on 1st shift, with future placement on 2nd or 3rd shift. Trainees learn to set up and run CNC machines and earn Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist credentials upon completion.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, blueprint reading, safety compliance, and progression to advanced machining roles within the Kennametal family.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Self-starter with good customer service skills.
• Openness to learning new skills and collaborating with team members.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate CNC-related tools.
• Safety-minded with focus on a safe work environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient basic math including fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to lift up to 33 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and run CNC machines in a production environment.
• Study industry standards, materials, safety policies, and accurate documentation.
• Follow all safety policies to ensure a 100% safe work environment.
• Safely set up and operate mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Read blueprints and inspect machined parts with precision tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and timely data entry.
• Attend to regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Relevant work experience

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Blueprint reading

Safety mindset

Verbal and written communication

Math skills

Manual lifting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Manufacturing work experience or technical certification

Job description

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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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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

In this apprenticeship-level role, you will learn to:

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
• Walking
• Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions

• Office

Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Harrisonburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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