About this role
<p>About Kennametal</p> <p>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 <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkennametal.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctiffany.roy%40kennametal.com%7C157d1e1e1df248135b3308ddc3a4f006%7Ce7ee4711c0b14311b500b80d89e5b298%7C0%7C0%7C638881835343707484%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5L143deynGMUJaS3WpOcjXA4%2BF2rcSSuh2gcYZ00vYw%3D&reserved=0">kennametal.com</a>. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</p><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><br>Job Title: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">CNC Programmer</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Location: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">New Market, VA</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Job Summary:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">The CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs to support the manufacture of high‑precision metal components used in Kennametal’s cutting tools and engineered solutions. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable machining processes that meet Kennametal’s quality, cost, and delivery commitments.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><br></span><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><br><br>Key Job Responsibilities:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Read manufacturing drawings and determine manufacturing process to achieve desired tolerances while minimizing cost to manufacture.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Program 3 – 5 axis vertical machining centers and lathes in a CAD/CAM (NX) environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Optimize CNC programs and manufacturing methods including setup, operation, and adjustment of CNC machines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Assist in testing and research of new processes, equipment, and tooling.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs (G‑code) for multi‑axis CNC milling and turning centers.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Select cutting tools, tooling strategies, and machining parameters appropriate for advanced materials (e.g., carbide, steels, superalloys).</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Utilize CAM software to generate toolpaths and simulate machining processes prior to release.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists during new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Troubleshoot machining issues related to programs, tooling, fixtures, or materials.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support production by refining programs to improve cycle time, tool life, and part quality.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ensure CNC programs comply with Kennametal safety, quality, and standard work requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain accurate documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists, and revision control.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Participate in lean manufacturing, cost reduction, and process standardization efforts.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Provide technical support and mentorship to CNC operators and machinists as needed.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><br><br>Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum 3–5 years of experience programming CNC milling and/or turning machines in a manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in machining, manufacturing, or engineering preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of G‑code, CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Mazak), and machining best practices.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience using CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX, or equivalent).</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Solid understanding of cutting tools, fixturing, and machining of precision components.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience machining hard or advanced materials common to tooling and industrial applications.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Setup and operation of a variety of conventional and CNC machine tool(s) working on part features using prescribed tooling, gauging, and methods</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Familiarity with Kennametal cutting tools or similar industrial tooling products.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with multi‑axis machining and automation is a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Understanding of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Advanced knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Physical & Work Environment Requirements</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#242424">Ability </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and metalworking fluids.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to specified manufacturing limits.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Core Competencies</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Technical problem solving and analytical thinking</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Attention to detail and commitment to quality</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong collaboration and communication skills</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Continuous improvement mindset</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to work in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused manufacturing environment</span></li> </ul><p>Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer</p>