CNC Operator II - Experienced-US

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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

CNC Operator II

Solon, OH

Shift: A shift: Monday - Thursday 5am - 3pm

Summary

Kennametal has an immediate opening for a dependable CNC Machinist to work at its manufacturing site located in Solon, Ohio.The facility is a very clean and organized shop - many machines that you will work on are less than 10-years old. Several employees enjoy 20+ years of experience at the facility and are eager to share their knowledge of the organization.Minimum experience includes 2 years set-up and operation of CNC mills and lathes within a job shop environment, machining to close tolerances working from blueprints. Candidate must also possess ability to edit feeds and speeds, adjust offsets, and troubleshoot.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing company that offers highly competitive pay, excellent benefits and generous paid time off.

Typical duties of the Machinist include the following:

• Set up and operate, in an efficient timely manner, a wide range of machine tools, both CNC and manual such as mill-turns, mills, lathes, and grinders on a diverse range of product involving difficult operations, aerospace tolerances, and complex shapes.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Modify programs in response to problems.
• Work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gages.
• Troubleshooting, determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Receive verbal and written information
• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
• Understand written instructions and be willing and able to communicate those instructions to others
• Read process instructions and drawings and recognize/attend to details
• Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments
• Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements
• Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
• Support the Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of manufacturing or military experience, or 2 years of formal technical training, is preferred with specific knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T methods of dimensioning, as well as proper use and care of precision measurement tools
• Successful completion of the TITANS of CNC Academy Building Blocks Series is preferred
• Proficient in shop math, including geometry and conversions

• 2 - 10 years CNC machining experience preferred
• Some daily and weekend overtime may be required.

All employees are expected to:

• Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
• Support the Lean Enterprise/25 Keys initiatives and continuously strive to improve Customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity.
• Perform tasks in a quality manner to meet external and internal Customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform in a flexible and cooperative manner toward team objectives and the goals of the company.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with those you come in contact with in all matters.
• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required.
• Be aware of all standard procedures and practices associated with the position and work to maintain compliance.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.