What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at WIDIA?
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: 3rd Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am
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: 3rd Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am
- Set up and operate a multitude of CNC Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Dorst, Osterwalder, Hydra-Chief or Teledyne.
- Computer controlled setup of these machines.
- Make adjustment to CNC programs as a part of setup.
- Load and off-load inserts from multiple presses. Gage inserts to insure proper dimensions.
- Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
- Pull samples and Record inspection results on route cart.
- Selecting and weighing Tungsten powder for pressing into green inserts.
- Separate scrap from good inserts document accurately.
- Scan correct production information.
- Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed.
- Operate other equipment as needed.
- Train new operators when required.
- Operators required to troubleshoot moderate to complex problems.
- Perform routine press maintenance (Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection checklist)
- Safety Glasses with side shields, Safety steel toe shoes, lifting trays weighing up to 33lbs, nitrile and/or cut resistant gloves required.
- Approximately an 8.5hrs shift of walking/standing with a 30min non-paid lunch plus two additional 15min paid breaks.
- Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection system.
- Must have High school diploma or GED
