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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  Follow @Kennametal:
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Run multiple Osterwalder, Dorst, or PCT presses producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.

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 adjustments 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. Select and weigh Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts. Separate scrap from good parts and 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 are required to troubleshoot moderate to complex problems. Do quality checks per the quality inspection plan, verify powder and lot, verify tooling matches production order and press information sheet.

Commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures. Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions. Operator is responsible for following the Press Data Sheet, ensuring 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.

High School Diploma or GED required.

2‑year technical degree preferred.

1+ years manufacturing experience required. Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred.

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

Approximately 8‑10 hours standing. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling, and bending. Lifting up to thirty‑three (33) pounds.

Run orders by due date. Follow the Press Data Sheet and inspection standards. Assignments and instructions are communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Must inspect tooling as required. Moderate to complex problems are solved by the 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. As such, it is the policy of Kennametal Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected status, group, or characteristic under federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations. It is Kennametal Inc.’s

policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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