Metalworking Operator - Entry-US Snowplow

  About Kennametal

With over 85 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. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Position: Blade Operator

Shift: 1st, Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

SUPERVISION

This position works under the supervision of the Supervisor - Manufacturing, or in his/her absence, the designee. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily and results are reviewed daily or as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires: (1) a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; (2) completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training; and, (3) the ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers; and, (4) a operate forklift’s operators license. Six months of manufacturing experience is preferred.

QUANTITATIVE DATA

• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Productivity/Cost
• Inventory

Based upon metrics established by respective department.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment (i.e. fork truck, cranes, hoists)
• Production: 
  • Set-up and operate mill and shear.
  • Set-up and operate drill and punch presses. 
  • Set-up and operate brazing equipment to braze various products. 
  • Assemble carbide to blades for braze process. 
  • Inspect, paint, straighten, and package finished product. 
  • Changes tools, adjusts and/or sets up shears, or milling machines, including selecting proper cutters, determining feeds and speeds, and replacing cutters when dull as required. 
  • Assist other operators as needed.

Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements

Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates

Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost

Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel). Perform cycle counts as specified.

Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties

TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment

5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area

Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics

Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc)

GENERAL The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under the position title or those to be performed temporarily outside of the employee’s normal job duties. In performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to adhere to all plant safety rules and to all applicable Federal Regulations as set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Employees performing the duties of this position may be exposed to both the handling and/or moving of hazardous material and have been instructed in the proper safe handling/disposal procedures.

Competencies 

All Kennametal hourly positions must possess the following competencies:

• Adaptability
• Analytical Skills
• Commitment to Excellence
• Communication
• Conscious Restraint/Maturity
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Practical Judgment/Disciplined Problem Solving
• Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
• Teamwork