Centerless Grinder Operator – 3rd Shift, QA & Robotic Cell

WIDIA; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Centerless Grinding Operator for the 3rd shift at our Rogers, Arkansas facility. The role involves setting up and operating an automated grind line to produce quality parts during the Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift.

You will read blueprints, perform in-process quality checks, and maintain orderly production. The job also includes training new operators and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Follow procedures to run and check grind lines.
• Ability to train new operators when required.

Responsibilities

• Select an order based on priorities provided by the area lead or supervisor.
• Measure raw materials before processing and then hold parts to quality specifications while performing in process audits during cycle runs.
• Follow established procedures for running and checking the grind lines to ensure all systems are operating correctly.
• Set up, operate, & troubleshoot moderate to complex problems on centerless grinders, infeed robot cell, and chamfer robot cell in an efficient timely manner to maintain output and produce parts to specifications.
• Read & understand blueprints and be able to resolve issues related to the quality specifications provided. Separate, identify & report nonconforming from good product and document accurately on the provided paperwork and in the MII reporting system.
• Perform daily housekeeping responsibilities and perform routine machine maintenance (CLI checklist).
• Be able to train new operators when required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by area lead or supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

Centerless grinders

Robot cell operation

Chamfer robot cell

Job description

Kennametal is seeking a Centerless Grinding Operator for the 3rd shift at our Rogers, Arkansas facility. The role involves setting up and operating an automated grind line to produce quality parts during the Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift.

You will read blueprints, perform in-process quality checks, and maintain orderly production. The job also includes training new operators and adhering to safety and quality standards.