CNC Operator II 6PM - 6AM

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The position requires 1-2 years of manufacturing or CNC experience with a high school diploma and vocational training preferred. A $1000 sign-on bonus is offered plus benefits and career growth opportunities within Kennametal.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably with CNC equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• Technical certification or apprenticeship program is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience with automated CNC processes (1-3 years) required.
• Ability to read process instructions and drawings and perform basic programming.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and conventional machines to produce quality parts within budgeted costs.
• Set up equipment: feed, speed, temperature; follow procedures for milling, turning, drilling, tapping, grinding.
• Read blueprints and verify tolerances with precision gaging and gauges.
• Prepare and handle materials and parts to specifications for production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes; support Lean initiatives for quality and efficiency.
• May perform basic level CNC programming and multi-machine operation.

Skills

G-code modification

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

GD&T knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational training or Apprenticeship

Technical certification

Tools

CNC machines (Mills/Lathe)

Precision measurement tools

Job description

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 at kennametal.com .

Offering $1000 sign on bonus!

Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; and employee wellness programs.

Job Summary

Operating an automated machine such as a CNC or other machine via either a single step or process that does not include a multi-step or multi- production process. Sets up complex, customized production equipment to manufacture company products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.
• Sets up equipment operation feed, speed and temperature Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.
• May include basic level programming
• Set up and operate, in an efficient timely manner, machine tools, such as mill-turns, mills, lathes, or grinders.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gages.
• Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments
• Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements
• Set-up and perform a series of machining operations on all CNC machines.
• Select proper cutters, determine adjusts feeds and speeds as needed, and replace cutters when dull.
• May Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously
• Responsibilities are within Manufacturing/Operations Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.
• Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade)

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years experience
• High School Degree
• Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree
• Technical school certification or Apprenticeship program of completion prefered.
• Manufacturing experience of 1 - 3 years automated/CNC work experience required.

Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic toubleshooting and decision making skills.
• Ability to modifyG code programs.
• Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity.
• Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes.
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Receive verbal and written information.
• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
• Understand written instructions and be willing and able to communicate those instructions to others.
• Read process instructions and drawings and recognize/attend to details.
• Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
• Support the Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity.
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods of dimensioning, as well as proper use and care of precision measurement tools.
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions.
• Manufacturing and product knowledge .
• Proven troubleshooting, decision making skills and ability to work in a team based environment.
• Interpersonal skills with good communication working in team environment.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro

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