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> </p> <p><strong>BRAZE OPERATOR I</strong><br><strong>Bedford, PA </strong><br><strong>Shift: </strong> 3rd shift, 11:00PM - 7:00AM (Sunday - Thursday) <br>+ 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1<br> <br><strong>PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: </strong></p> <p>Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly. <br> <br><strong>KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or general equivalent diploma</li> <li>Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension</li> <li style="text-align:left"> Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers. </li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left"> </p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong><br><strong>Safety:</strong> Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area, Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Production: </strong>Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips, Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Quality:</strong> Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Delivery: </strong>Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Cost:</strong> Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Inventory: </strong>Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Lean:</strong> Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>TPM: </strong>Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>5S:</strong> Perform daily required 5S activities for work area.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Metrics:</strong> Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics.</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Data:</strong> Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc) Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities</p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Competencies: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Adaptability</li> <li>Analytical Skills</li> <li>Commitment to Excellence</li> <li>Communication</li> <li>Conscious</li> <li>Restraint/Maturity</li> <li>Initiative Integrity</li> <li>Practical</li> <li>Judgment/Disciplined</li> <li>Problem Solving</li> <li>Sense of Urgency/Proactivity Teamwork</li> <li>Roof bit Braze Operator</li> </ul> <p> </p><p>Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.</p>