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

Technical Process Operator I

Shift: C Shift

Friday - Sunday, 5am - 5pm

Kennametal Inc. is a global industrial technology leader, delivering precision manufacturing solutions. Established 80 years ago, the company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 60 countries.

Kennametal has an immediate opening for a dependable Technical Process Operator at its modernized manufacturing site in Solon, Ohio. The role supports the operation of one or more automated in-line agile manufacturing systems, using robotics for monitoring, refreshing worn tooling, and workpiece loading. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off. Shift options include Monday‑Thursday 10‑hour evening shifts (with shift premium) or Friday‑Sunday 12‑hour shifts.

• Maintain commitment to company safety policies and procedures, ensuring a 100% safe work environment
  • Diligently identify improved methods and controls for safe area and site operation.
  • Comply with OSHA guidance for robotics operation (OSHA 29 CFR  and OSHA 29 CFR ).
• Operate complex production equipment, manufacturing software, and tools in a team environment, manufacturing and transferring various products.
• Follow digital work instructions, blueprints, guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to meet product and customer specifications and tolerance levels.
• Interpret dashboards and reporting tools.
• Automated Line support:
  • Execute assigned equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and other TPM functions to ensure continuous line operation and a safe, efficient work area.
  • Make assigned adjustments to existing equipment.
  • Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
  • Report malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
  • Set up and operate in‑line millturns, 5‑axis CNC, and/or grinders (as experience allows).
  • 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, and set and check work to various quality control gauges.
  • Troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors.
  • Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements.

• Communication, Team building, and Continuous Improvement
  • Provide continuous feedback for manufacturing process improvement.
  • Participate in team functions and discussions with the mindset 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, either physically or mechanically, as necessary to complete assignments.
  • Support Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, waste reduction, and increased productivity.
  • Work within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
  • Work with a moderate degree of supervision.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Journeyman machinist papers a PLUS.
• Preferred technical knowledge – apprenticeship/technical certifications/Associate’s degree or 2+ 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 – plus.
• Proven abilities in critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem solving, continuous improvement, and quality control.
• Interpersonal skills with good communication in a team environment.
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T methods of dimensioning, and proper use and care of precision measurement tools.
• Proficiency in shop math, including geometry, conversions, trigonometry.
• Efficiently and effectively receive verbal and written information.
• Proficient in MS Office and HMI systems.
• Understand written instructions and willing & able to communicate them to others.
• Read process instructions and drawings and recognize/attend to details.
• Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes.
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade).
• Completion of the TITANS of CNC Academy Building Blocks Series is a plus.

• Can lift 25 pounds with frequency.
• Can stand and move around on feet for entire shift.
• Flexibility for over/under shift coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer