Tool Setter

With over 80 years 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 8,700 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2022. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Company

Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions. This proven productivity is enabled through our advanced materials sciences and application knowledge. Our commitment to a sustainable environment provides additional value to our customers. Kennametal’s portfolio of well-respected brand names and broad global presence enable us to help customers of all sizes in virtually every geography drive success at every stage of their value chain. Strategically aligned across our two core businesses - Industrial and Infrastructure - our products and services touch nearly every manufacturing process. People around the globe can see and touch these results throughout many aspects of their day, from the light switch they turn on to the car they drive.

Department

Job Title: Tool Setter

Shift:  D Shift (Fr-Su)        

Hours: 5:00PM – 5:00AM

Location: Solon, Ohio

Overtime may be required

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Trade school certificate preferred
• 2 years manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNC multi-axis machines as well as manual and NC lathes with the ability to select appropriate manufacturing methods, tooling, feeds, and speeds:  set up and operation
• Familiarity with milling pockets
• Must be able to operate precision measuring tools such as micrometers, height gauges, and calipers; and verify part quality
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints and follow routers
• Ability to read and understand operating procedures
• Ability to perform basic shop math with knowledge of trigonometry functions
• Ability to edit and troubleshoot CNC programs

• 5S experience
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for basic data entry
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, and SAP preferred

Tasks

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Manufacturing:

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Select proper fixtures, tooling and gage insert for each order
• Facilitate continuous improvement for department processes and procedures including run order and sequencing
• Test tooling technologies
• Identify opportunities to improve tool life
• Set up and operate all related equipment and hand tools as necessary

All employees are expected to:

• Must 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. 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 law or regulation. It is Kennametal Inc.'s policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.