Quality Inspector

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.

Quality Inspector 

1st shift M-F 6:45 am - 3:15 pm

Job Summary: 

Execute marking, packaging, and lidding of products with ability to troubleshoot automation. Operators will observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of packaged products to standards. Adjust machine components according to specifications of the product.

Key Job Responsibilities: 

• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Scan correct production information.
• Set up printer and verify labels, numbers and product amounts match route card information.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Gather and verify all raw materials per the route card.
• Follow standard operating procedures to complete orders.
• Maintain production for multiple lines while performing other duties as assigned.
• Complete production records and data entry as required.
• Sustain 5S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work.
• Follow all company safety procedures in completion of job duties.
• Verify that all safety related devices are in place and functioning.
• Wear required PPE for the job function.

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills: 

• Ability to use Kennametal Intranet for Edge Prep, ISO Procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to understand defect criteria, insert identification, routings and operating procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Can handle inserts with fingers without chipping.
•  Ability to read blueprints to determine dimensions to be held while grinding.
• Ability to use personal computer, SAP MII software, locate documents in QMS.
• Communicate verbally with set-up persons, inspectors, and supervisors.
• Proficiency reached in 6 months or less.

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.