Braze Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal Inc.

Bedford (Bedford County)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Bedford, PA, is seeking a Braze Operator I to braze carbide tips onto steel bodies on Automatic Braze lines. You will perform safety checks, inspect components, and ensure production targets are met with attention to quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math, blueprint reading, and strong communication with supervisors. Two weeks PTO and subsidized healthcare start on day one.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading comprehension.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operation checks and safety inspections for machines and workspace.
Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips; operate braze line to meet daily production rates.
Inspect parts to meet ISO requirements and ensure quality.
Support change-overs and functions to meet due dates.
Track materials used and seek ways to reduce cost and waste.
Manage WIP and components; perform cycle counts as required.
Participate in lean events and TPM/5S activities; record data accurately.

Skills

High school diploma

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Gauge reading

Written & oral instructions

Communication with supervisors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About KennametalWith 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.

2 weeks PTO
Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Purpose Of The PositionBraze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.Knowledge And Experience

High school diploma or general equivalent diploma
Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension
Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.

Key Job AccountabilitiesSafety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area, Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
Production: Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips, Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.
Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.
Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.
Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified.
Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for 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) Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities
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