Braze Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal

Bedford (Bedford County)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Braze Operator I in Bedford, PA for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM). You will braze carbide tips onto steel bodies, inspect components, and ensure production meets ISO quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate data entry in a fast-paced environment. Two weeks of PTO and subsidized healthcare start day one, with opportunities to participate in lean initiatives and 5S practices while supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Safety: perform pre-operation checks for machines and area; conduct required safety inspections.
Production: assemble conical bit bodies, braze material and carbide tips; operate lines to daily targets.
Quality: inspect parts to meet ISO requirements.
Delivery/Cost: support change-overs and meet due dates; track materials to reduce cost.
Inventory: manage WIP and components; perform cycle counts as specified.
Lean/5S/ TPM: participate in lean events and daily TPM activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Commitment to Excellence

Communication

Practical

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

BRAZE OPERATOR I
Bedford, PA
Shift: 3rd Shift 11:00PM -7:00AM (Sunday- Thursday)

2 weeks PTO
Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Purpose Of The Position
Braze 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 Accountabilities
Safety: 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
Competencies