Manufacturing Machine Operator II - 2nd Shift

WIDIA; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium $2/hr

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Floating holidays

Company holidays

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Safety shoe stipend

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Machine Operator II for the 2nd shift (3PM - 11PM) to operate post-coat wetblast machines and handle carbide inserts. You will set up, run, train, and troubleshoot equipment while ensuring quality per procedures and visual standards.

Responsibilities include counting inserts, programming setups, monitoring pressures, and performing routine maintenance. Strong math, blueprint reading, and team communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to read defect criteria, insert IDs, blueprints, routings and procedures.
• Experience using SAP MII and QMS systems.
• Able to handle inserts without chipping and use a 30X microscope.
• Must communicate with setup staff, inspectors and supervisors.
• Proficiency within eight weeks and training on insert identification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, train and troubleshoot post-coat wetblast machines.
• Load and unload carbide inserts into automated wetblast equipment.
• Verify incoming inserts, count and confirm accuracy.
• Set up orders using programs, processes and trays.
• Operate in automated or manual mode as required.
• Observe automation and ensure processing matches standards.
• Verify visual characteristics and blast outcomes.
• Adjust pressures/times on blaster; monitor processes.
• Scan correct information and perform periodic maintenance.

Skills

Basic math

Read blueprints

Insert identification

SAP MII

QMS

Info from ISO procedures

Team communication

Microscope use

Tools

SAP MII

QMS

Kennametal Intranet

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.

Manufacturing Machine Operator II

Shift - 2nd shift, 3PM - 11PM

Description of Responsibility

• Setup, run, train, and troubleshoot all Post-Coat Wetblast manual and automated machines.
• Load and unload carbide inserts into automated wetblast machine.
• Confirm incoming inserts and count.
• Setup orders utilizing the appropriate program, process, and trays.
• Run in either automated or manual mode.
• Must be interactive with automation and machine by observing and verifying the inserts are processed to standard.
• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Determine success of blast based on visual appearance.
• Adjust pressures and times on blaster machine as needed.
• Monitor machine processes as needed.
• Scan in correct information.
• Perform CLI’s and preventative maintenance during shift, weekly and monthly according to guidelines.

Rewards And Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, employees receive a shift premium of $2.00/hr for 2nd 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

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. Must be reliable and dependable. Communicate safety, quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to do basic math.
• 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 ISO Procedures, and work instructions.
• Is able to handle inserts with fingers without chipping.
• Understand proper use of 30X Microscope.
• Communicate with set-up persons, inspectors, supervisors, and managers.
• Proficiency reached in eight (8) weeks or less.
• Complete classes in insert identification in six (6) months or less.

Work Environment

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust/mist collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety shoes required. 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, and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

Run orders by due date. Follow control plan. Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes and machine familiarity. Recurring problems and decisions receive supervisor attention.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.