Auto Packaging Operator

About Kennametal

With over 80 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. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Auto Packaging Operator

2nd Shift - 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

Job Summary

Setup, run, train, and troubleshoot MPL automated labeling and packing machine(s).

Key Job Responsibilities

Setup, run, train, and troubleshoot MPL automated Calvary machine. Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics. Scan the correct production information. Set up printer and verify labels, numbers, and product amounts to match route card information. Perform light maintenance tasks to include PM's and troubleshooting of machine inaccuracies. Ex. changing product pads. Gather and verify all raw materials per the route card. Follow standard operating procedures to complete orders. Maintain production for multiple lines while performing other duties as assigned. Complete production records and data entry as required. Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work. Follow all company safety procedures in the completion of job duties. Verify that all safety related devices, machine guarding, signage are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production. Wear the required PPE for the job function.

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 green insert control plan, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and the quantity and style are correct. Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Communicate safety, quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Requirements

Must have High School diploma or GED.
2 year technical degree 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 eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving
Incumbents determine each day's work by checking available product, available furnaces, and status of product orders while being aware of unique batch requirements. Follow green insert control plan. Instructions received written and orally from quality assurance and supervisors. Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedure and/or work instruction.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits
• Annual safety shoe stipend

Equal Opportunity Employer