CNC Operator I - Entry-US

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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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.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.