Manufacturing Machine Operator I - 3rd Shift

Kennametal Inc.; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Insurance from day one

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Safety shoe stipend

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Orwell, Ohio, is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator I to set up and operate grinding equipment in a precision shop environment.

You will run grinding machines to blueprint specifications, document inspection data, and assist in maintaining a safe, efficient production line.

This role includes a third shift with a $3.00/hr premium and comprehensive benefits starting from day one, along with opportunities to grow your manufacturing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience operating grinding machines and reading blueprints.
• Ability to inspect parts and ensure they meet specifications.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality standards.
• Experience training or mentoring other operators is a plus.
• Knowledge of tooling setup and changeover processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinding machines; install, change, and dress grinding wheels.
• Determine stock removal within tolerances.
• Gauge inserts and verify dimensions.
• Inspect inserts visually and route to next operation.
• Record inspection results on route cards.
• Move inserts to proper trays and next operation.
• Separate scrap; document accurately.
• Scan production information.
• Operate other equipment as needed.
• Train new operators when required.
• Set up machines and troubleshoot basic to moderate problems.

Skills

Grind machine operation

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Training new operators

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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Manufacturing Machine Operator I

Location: Orwell, OH

Shift: 3nd Shift Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7am

Job Summary:

Run grinding machines producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.

Rewards and Benefits:

• In addition to competitive pay, employees receive a shift premium of $3.00/hr for 3rd Shift
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year.
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Annual safety shoe stipend

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate grinding machines: Install, change, and dress grinding wheels where applicable.
• Determine amount of stock to remove while working within tolerances.
• Gage inserts to insure proper dimensions.
• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Pull samples and Record inspection results on route card.
• Place inserts into proper trays and move them to the next operation.
• Separate scrap from good inserts, document accurately.
• Scan correct production information.
• Operate other equipment as needed.
• Train new operators when required.
• Operators should be capable of setting up machines and trouble shoot basic to moderate problems.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Operator responsible for following inspection control plan, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Education and Experience:

• Must have High School diploma or GED

Work Environment:

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required. Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands:

Approximately eight (8) hours with scheduled break periods. Standing, intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, bending and lifting product weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds. Use of hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, to operate machinery, and handle tools safely. Visual acuity is necessary for reading gauges, inspecting products, and ensuring quality standards. Physical stamina and the ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks are essential.

Problem Solving:

Run orders by due date. Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert styles and production processes. Operators work to standard operating procedures (oral and/or written instructions).

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.