Manufacturing Operator Experienced-US

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.

Shift: 3rd Sunday - Friday, 10pm - 6am

Job Summary

Describe the purpose of the job

Responsible for either running a manual machine or manual manufacturing process.

Key Job Responsibilities

List each key responsibilities in order of importance

• Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.
• Sets up equipment operation feed, speed and temperature Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.
• Responsibilities are within Manufacturing/Operations Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.
  
  

Complexity

Describe the complexity of the job

• Completion of manual tasks requiring knowledge of processes, products and customer requirements.
• Tasks must be completed with a high level of detail meeting quality and production requirements.
• Tasks may not be as routine and require some decision making skills.
• Typically performs unskilled or semi-skilled work
• Completes assigned tasks with a moderate degree of supervision
• Works within established procedures and guidelines with limited ability to modify methods and approach
• Resolves routine issues without supervisory approval
• Resolves routine issues with senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval
  
  

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred

Minimum Level of Education (for Job)

☒High School

☐ Associates/Technical

☐ Bachelor’s Degree

☐Master’s Degree

☐ PhD

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 1-3 Years

Preferred Areas Of Education, Certifications, And Skills

• Performs operational or manual tasks, primarily in manufacturing, supply chain or operational environments
• Has skills developed through formal training or work experience
• Performs the full range of established procedures, and will typically be considered skilled through work experience
• Interpersonal skills with good communication working in team environment.
  
  

Required Licenses & Certificates

(e.g., Driver’s License, Accounting Certification, Citizenship, Engineering Certification)

Total Span of Control and Authority

Reporting relationships, geographical scope, and level of management responsibility

Role Reports To – Manager Job Title

People Management

☒ No ☐ Yes

Direct Reports Job Title(s)

Geographical Scope: Country level

Management Scope: None

Relationships

Nature and purpose of interactions – external & Internal

External Relationships

Internal Relationships:

Travel, Physical Requirements, Working Conditions And Equipment

Time spent traveling & physical requirements, working conditions, and equipment used if applicable

Travel Required ☒ No ☐Domestic ☐Global % of Time Choose an item.

Physical Requirements

(Required in U.S. – Optional for other countries)

☒ Carrying/Lifting

☐ Climbing

☐ Crawling

☐ Kneeling/Stooping

☐ Driving

☒ Standing

☒ Sitting

☒Walking

☐Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions

☐ Office

☐ Laboratory

☒ Plant Floor

☐ Various Shifts

☐ Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

☐ Extreme heat/cold

☐ Heights/Elevated Platforms

☐ Confined Spaces

☐ Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals

☐ Loud Noise

Equipment

☐ Computer/keyboard

☐ Safety Glasses

☐Safety Shoes

☐ Hard Hat

☐Power Tools

☐Heavy Machinery

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.