Manufacturing Production Worker II - Entry-US

Kennametal; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is hiring a manufacturing operator in Henderson, NC. The role involves charging, sampling, and discharging ball mills, operating spray drying and related equipment, and performing general housekeeping.

The position follows a 12-hour swing shift pattern with two weeks on 7am–7pm and two weeks on 7pm–7am, with every other weekend off. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to perform basic math, lift 33 pounds, pass a tow motor driving test, troubleshoot equipment,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Able to lift at least 33 pounds safely.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and safety warnings.
• Forklift/tow motor driving test required; hand tools familiarity helpful.
• Basic trouble shooting on equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve proper feed materials and ensure correct materials are used.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately in the system.
• Clean equipment and maintain hygiene across hoppers, mills, dryers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Set and record mill timers and start/stop times as prescribed.
• Safely sample mill products and ensure representative samples.
• Process samples to the lab and enter results in the spreadsheet.
• Monitor dryer parameters and record operating data.
• Create and label powder containers; manage storage locations in SAP.
• Weigh and store finished powder and move it as needed.
• Inspect and clean all related equipment regularly.
• Support EHS and quality practices in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Basic math

Tow motor driving

Lifting 33 lbs

Reading work instructions

Troubleshooting

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.

Shift: 12-hour Swing Shift

Henderson,NC

2 weeks on 1st shift (7am - 7pm) & 2 weeks on 3rd shift (7pm - 7am) 14 scheduled days per month & will have every other weekend off!

The manufacturing operator in Henderson will be charging, sampling, and discharging ball mills, charging feed tanks, spray drying powder, ball mill cleanouts, washing and screening mill media and will complete general housekeeping.

Duties:

• 1. Retrieve the proper feed materials.
• 2. Complete all paperwork and/or computer entry correctly and fully.
• 3. Clean all the equipment: powder hoppers, mixing equipment, blenders, hand tools, and material handling equipment.
• 4. Insure clean and safe workplace.
• 5. Set the mill timer for the prescribed milling time and the start and stop times must be recorded.
• 6. Sample the mill safely, with care that the sample represents the population.
• 7. Takes the sample to the lab and enters the data in the spreadsheet.
• 8. Monitor and maintain the dryer temperatures, pressures, flows, atmospheres, and record keeping.
• 9. Make labels and place them on the appropriate powder containers.
• 10. Weigh the finished powder, store it, record the storage location in SAP and move the powder as needed.
• 11. Clean all the equipment: powder hoppers, ball mills, screener, cooling unit, spray dryer, vacuum dryer, hand tools, and material handling equipment.
• 12. Assist in the enforcement of EHS and quality methodologies.

Requirements:

• 1. High School Diploma or GED
• 2. Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• 3. Must be able to safely lift at least 33 pounds.
• 4. Successfully pass the tow motor driving test.
• 5. Ability to perform basic trouble shooting on the equipment.
• 6. Must be able to read and understand work instructions, safety warning, batch sheets, and operating instructions with minimum direction.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.