CNC Operator II - Entry-US

Kennametal; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1000

Job summary

A global industrial technology company is seeking a manufacturing operator in Asheboro, NC. The role requires operating CNC machines, ensuring product quality, and working on production setups. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in machine operation. Essential skills include troubleshooting and the ability to read blueprints. A sign-on bonus of $1000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Vocational training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with CNC and automated processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture quality products at budgeted costs.
• Operate CNC machines and perform setup.
• Read and interpret blueprints and quality specifications.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting skills

Ability to modify G code programs

Knowledge of shop math

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Degree

Technical school certification or Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Precision measuring tools

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 80 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. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 B in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com.

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Location and Shift

Asheboro, NC
Shift: 6PM – 6AM (2‑2‑3 rotating schedule)

Offering $1000 sign on bonus!

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 completion preferred.
• Manufacturing experience of 1‑3 years automated/CNC work experience required.

Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic troubleshooting 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.
• Receives verbal and written information.
• Completes all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
• Understands written instructions and is willing and able to communicate those instructions to others.
• Reads process instructions and drawings and recognizes/attends to details.
• Adheres to and follows all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
• Supports the Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strives 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.
• Not much variability to day‑to‑day operation tasks.
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer