CNC Set Up Operator

About Kennametal

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 and defense, 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 nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Shift: 2nd, Monday - Friday 3pm - 11pm

This position will be responsible for setting up and operating multiple CNC machines.  

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Constant heavy lifting throughout the 8-hour shift.
• Alternate between machines as needed.
• Manufactures acceptable quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand and customer needs.
• Sets up equipment operation feed, speed, and dimensions.
• Follows established procedures for operating various CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment.
• Inspects and measures machined parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, and processing.
• Responsibilities are within Manufacturing/Operations Function as an experienced CNC set-up/operator.  
• Perform and document dimension checks throughout the shift for quality and traceability.
• Assist with 4D/8D issues when necessary for the quality department.
• Help optimize processes and flow through the department.

Complexity

• Skilled level position requiring minimal training to complete routine tasks.  Performance of routine tasks with a high level of detail meeting quality and production requirements.
• Contributes directly and indirectly to specific skilled tasks or processes.
• Completes assigned tasks with a moderate degree of supervision.
• Typically performs skilled or semi-skilled work.
• Works with autonomy and ability to make necessary adjustments to maximize efficiency without jeopardizing safety or quality.
• Contribute and help develop clearly defined work instructions and CLIs for new machinery.
• Ability to make minor program adjustments to ensure quality products.

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills

• 5 years of CNC work experience preferred.
• 1 year of CNC programming experience.
• Trade school and/or formal education preferred.
• Has skills developed through formal education or work experience.
• Performs the full range of established procedures and will typically be considered skilled through work experience.
• Resolves routine issues without supervisory approval.
• Resolves complex issues with senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval.
• Interpersonal skills with good communication working in a team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer