Swiss Lathe 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: 1st, Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm

Job Summary and Mission:

Set up and operate Swiss-type CNC Lathes producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor Swiss-type CNC Lathe.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize cutting parameters for product.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of products using micrometers, calipers, gages, Keyence, Comparator, etc. to ensure quality products that match the blueprint.
• Enter quantities produced in MII and enter scrap quantities with proper scrap codes.
• Document quantities and scrap on paperwork as well as enter amounts in MII.
• Perform and document set up verifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machine and work area.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality to ensure product compliance and process improvements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and / or work instructions.
• Operator is responsible for following work instructions, assuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications.
• Must work to meet daily departmental production goals, and strive to improve on time performance.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety and quality issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.

 Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
•  2 year technical degree preferred.
• One (1) year recent CNC Machining experience required. 
• Three (3) years CNC Machining experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.
• Safety glasses with side-shields required.
• Safety toe shoes are required.
• Cut resistant gloves when necessary.
• No ear buds in manufacturing area.

Physical Demands:

• Approximately 8 hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period.
• Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending.
• Lifting various parts and trays throughout the shift weighing no more than 35 pounds.

Problem Solving:

• Process work orders by priority lists and due dates.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge and production processes.
• Recurring problems and major decisions receive Lead and Supervisor attention.

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.   An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer