Machinist

Machinist Job Description

This is a skilled trade position responsible for supporting and maintaining the building and all the equipment inside the Kennametal Manufacturing Plant. The individual will be interacting in a high‑pace environment alongside various plant personnel or independently repairing issues, making fixtures, developing tooling, and solving problems. The expectation for this position is to develop and grow into an experienced machinist role, training under the guidance of our senior machinist and learning how to use CNC lathes and mills while supporting other areas of the plant and making tooling and fixturing.

• Efficiently Machining
• CNC machining & programming – lathes, mills, EDM and grinders
• Manual machining & programming – lathes, mills, and grinders
• SAP PM or comparable CMMS systems
• Email / Microsoft Office
• Measurement tools – calipers, micrometers, indicators
• Welding – TIG, MIG, ARC & orbital
• Work in metric or English measurements
• Fabrication
• Welding – arc, MIG, TIG and orbital
• Plasma cutting
• Metal shaping and bending

The individual must have a high school diploma or GED. Completion of a machinist or tool & die training program is preferred. Four years of experience working as a machinist or tool & die marker is preferred. The candidate must understand instructions, follow plant processes and procedures, plan, coordinate, and direct their work while prioritizing tasks. Flexibility to work overtime, including Saturdays, is required.

Participation in the Spill Response program is required.

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust‑collection systems. Safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, and cut‑resistant gloves are required when necessary.

Approximately 8 hours standing/walking with two break opportunities per eight‑hour shift. Frequent reaching, climbing, and bending. Lifting up to thirty‑three pounds.

Gather and analyze information, utilize learned skills, and exercise critical reasoning to develop options and solve moderate to complex problems.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer