Technical Process Operator-US at Kennametal, Inc. Solon, OH

Overview

Technical Process Operator I

Shift: C Shift

Friday - Sunday, 5am - 5pm

Celebrating its 80th year as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2018.

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Summary

Kennametal has an immediate opening for a dependable Technical Process Operator to work at its newly modernized manufacturing site located in Solon, Ohio. Responsible for supporting the operation of one or more automated in-line agile manufacturing systems, to a predetermined schedule using robotics for monitoring and refreshing worn tooling, and work piece loading. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing company that offers highly competitive pay, excellent benefits and generous paid time off.

Positions are available for Monday-Thursday 10-hour evening shifts ($1.25/hour shift premium). Or get paid for 40-hours for only working 36-hours on our weekend shift, Friday-Sunday 12-hour shifts ($2.00/hour shift premium for days and $3.00/hour shift premium for nights).

Operator/Engineer responsibilities include the following:

• Be committed, following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a 100% safe work environment
• Diligently identifying improved methods and controls for safe area and site operation
• Complying with OSHA guidance for robotics operation (OSHA 29 CFR  and OSHA 29 CFR )
• Working in a team environment safely, operating complex production equipment, manufacturing software and tools in the manufacturing and transfer of various products
• Following digital work instructions, blueprints, guidelines, diagrams and schematics to ensure product and customer specifications and tolerance levels are met
• Interpreting dashboards and reporting tools
• Automated Line support: executing assigned equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and other TPM functions to ensure continuous line operation and a safe, efficient work area; making assigned adjustments to existing equipment; monitoring meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls to ensure adherence to production/process specifications; reporting malfunctions or abnormalities and making minor adjustments and repairs to equipment; as development skill set and experience allows, set-up and operate in-line millturns, 5-axis CNC and/or grinders;
  
  align and secure tooling, holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines and in 5-S storage format; work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gauges; troubleshooting and determining causes of operating errors; perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gauging to ensure external and internal quality specifications

• Communication, Team building and Continuous Improvement: providing continuous feedback for manufacturing process improvement; participating in team functions and discussions with an attitude of See it;
  Own it;
  Solve it;
  Do it; confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information; complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely; move all materials necessary to complete assignments; support Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity; works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods;
  
  works with a moderate degree of supervision

• High School diploma or GED
• Journeyman machinist papers a +
• Preferred technical knowledge - apprenticeship/technical certifications/Associates degree or 2 or more years of hands-on experience with CNC, Robotics, Manufacturing controls and systems
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing safety, technical manufacturing (blueprint, machining math, written communications), business acumen, basic computer skills, PLC, HMI
• Hands-on working knowledge of CNC, Robotics, Manufacturing controls and systems a plus
• Proven abilities in critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem solving, continuous and quality control
• Interpersonal skills with good communication in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T, as well as proper use and care of precision measurement tools
• Proficient in shop math, including geometry, conversions and trigonometry; highly desired
• Efficiently and effectively receive verbal and written information
• Proficient in MS Office and HMI Systems
• Understand written instructions and be willing and able to communicate those instructions to others
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