About this role
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. CNC Operator I Press Operator Rogers, AR Shift: 3rd, Sunday - Thursday, 11:30pm - 7:30am Job Summary and Mission: Run multiple Osterwalder, Dorst, or PCT presses producing a quality product to blueprint specifications. Key Job Responsibilities: · Set up and operate a multitude of CNC Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Dorst, Osterwalder, or PCT. Computer controlled setup of these machines. · Make adjustment to CNC programs as a part of setup. · Load and off-load trays from multiple presses. · Gage parts to insure proper dimensions. · Scope parts to verify visual characteristics. · Selecting and weighing Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts. · Separate scrap from good parts document accurately. · Scan correct production information in Mii. Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed. · Operate other equipment as needed. · Train new operators when required. · Operators required to trouble shooting moderate to complex problems. · Do Quality Checks per Quality Inspection plan, verify powder and lot, verify tooling matches production order and press information sheet. Key Job Accountabilities: · 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 Press Data Sheet, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct. · Work to meet daily departmental production goals. · Must be reliable and dependable. · Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts. Education and Experience: · High School Diploma or GED required. · 2 year technical degree preferred. · 1+ years manufacturing experience required. Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred. Work Environment: · Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. · Safety glasses with side-shields required. · Safety Shoes are required. · Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary. Physical Demands : · Approximately 8-10 hours standing. · Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling and bending. · Lifting up to thirty-three (33) pounds. Problem Solving · Run orders by due date. · Follow Press Data Sheet and Inspection Standards. · Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. · Must inspect tooling as required. · Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of product type, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant. · Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor/lead attention. Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant. Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.