CNC Operator II - Entry-US

Kennametal; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. seeks an experienced CNC/ Machining operator to run automated equipment, set up complex production lines, and ensure parts meet exact specifications. You will read blueprints, adjust feeds and speeds, and perform quality checks on machined components.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork; familiarity with GD&T and basic programming is beneficial. This on-site position calls for precision and reliability in a 6PM–6AM rotating shift as described.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Manufactures products to meet marketplace demand within budgeted costs.
• Set up equipment and control feeds, speeds, and temperatures for CNC and conventional machines.
• Read blueprints and verify work using quality gauges.
• Select tools and verify material specifications for production processing.
• Resolve issues in production, machinery, and packaging operations.
• Possibly perform basic level programming on CNC machines.
• Operate multiple CNC machines efficiently and safely.
• Follow SOPs and Lean practices to improve quality and productivity.
• Support operations with technical tasks as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

G-code programming

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Degree

Technical school certification or Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

G-code programming

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.

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.

Location: Asheboro, NC

Shift: 6PM - 6AM (2-2-3 rotating schedule)

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


• Machine operation experience


• 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 modify G 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.