Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Entry-US-2nd Shift

Kennametal; Orwell Village (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday) at our Ohio facility. The role involves handling sintered inserts, operating the Sinter Depack automation, and maintaining 6S standards with strict adherence to safety procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic math skills, blueprint literacy, and experience with SAP MII/QMS or similar systems. Shift differential included.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Ability to read blueprints, routings and procedures.
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy and safety.
• Able to communicate with setup personnel, inspectors and supervisors.
• Proficient in SAP MII, QMS access and Windows OS/tools.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble sintered heats and inspect defects.
• Match orders to route cards and attach samples.
• Sort good parts from scrap and document activities.
• Maintain and clean equipment, coat trays, and perform routine upkeep.
• Operate Sinter Depack automation interfaces and tools.
• Follow 6S housekeeping and safety procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Read blueprints

Quality awareness

Team communication

Reliability

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP MII

QMS access

Windows applications

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.

Manufacturing Machine Operator-2nd Shift- 3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday

$2.00 shift differential

Job Description

• Dis-assemble sintered heats. Inspect for physical and metallurgical defects.
• Separate individual orders and match to proper route cards. Attach sintered sample to route card as appropriate.
• Separate good from scrap inserts placing scrap in appropriate receptacles. Perform all required documentation.
• Clean and re-coat sintering trays as needed. Perform routine maintenance on Curtain Coater as required.
• Deliverer separated/sintered inserts to proper focus factory.
• Sinter Depack automation will include identifying what Production Orders coming out of Sintering are routed to Sinter Depack Automation.
• Operator will build a load of graphite trays on the in-bound conveyor belt of Sinter Depack.
• Production Orders will be scanned via a barcode reader in the correct order.
• Operators must have the ability to work with the Sinter Depack Automation Interface, troubleshoot, load/unload empty KSIP Trays, inspect inserts, RFID read/write, Operate/Program the Keyence, and push standard work carts into and out of the automation cell.
• Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work.
• Follow all company safety procedures in completion of job duties.
• Verify that all safety related devices, machine guarding, signage are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.
• Wear required PPE for the job function.

Description of Accountability

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 the quantity and style are correct. Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Communicate safety, quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts. Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support.

Knowledge And Skills

• Able to do perform basic math.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand defect criteria, insert identification, blueprints, routings, and operating procedures.
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII, locate information in QMS, and on the Kennametal Intranet for Procedures, and work instructions.
• Can handle inserts with fingers without chipping.
• Understand proper use of 30X Microscope.
• Communicate with set-up persons, inspectors, supervisors, and managers.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Requires accuracy critical to customer satisfaction.
• Good math and logical thinking skills are essential to understand automated systems and isolate problems.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanics, computers, and basic math skills. Proficient in windows application, SAP MII software, access QMS to verify procedures and defect criteria.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, understand insert dimension and how to correlate to machine performance. Proficient in troubleshooting issues, determining root cause, and conducting repair.
• Proficient with various instruments and hand tools, microscopes, etc. Solid understanding of quality requirements, ability to make accurate decisions.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, stooping, and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

Run orders according to the order selection procedure. 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. Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.