Robotic Hone Operator II – 2nd Shift

WIDIA; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator II for the 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm) to run honing machines and ensure parts meet blueprint specifications. You will set up, program, and troubleshoot automated and manual systems, while maintaining safety and production standards.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED; a 2-year technical degree is preferred. The role involves inspecting inserts, documenting data, and supporting quality teams on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED; a 2 year technical degree is preferred.
• Experience with honing machines and basic robotics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated/robotic or manual honing machines.
• Program and troubleshoot robots using human machine interface (HMI).
• Perform changeovers, brush changes, and basic maintenance.
• Orient inserts before honing.
• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Perform quality examinations with the magnifier scope.
• Pull samples and record inspection results.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of product.
• Run insert, tooling and brush tests.
• Separate scrap from good inserts, document accurately.
• Scan correct production information.
• Operate other equipment as needed.

Skills

Honing machinery operation

Robotics programming (HMI)

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 year technical degree preferred

Job description

Kennametal is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator II for the 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm) to run honing machines and ensure parts meet blueprint specifications. You will set up, program, and troubleshoot automated and manual systems, while maintaining safety and production standards.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED; a 2-year technical degree is preferred. The role involves inspecting inserts, documenting data, and supporting quality teams on a daily basis.