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.
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
Position requires: (1) a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; (2) completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge‐reading training; (3) ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers; and (4) a forklift operator's license. Six months of manufacturing experience is preferred.
Quantitative Data
* Safety
* Quality
* Delivery
* Productivity/Cost
* Inventory
Key Job Accountabilities
* Safety: Perform pre‐operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment (i.e., forklift, cranes, hoists).
* Production:
o Set‐up and operate mill and shear.
o Set‐up and operate drill and punch presses.
o Set‐up and operate brazing equipment to braze various products.
o Assemble carbide to blades for braze process.
o Inspect, paint, straighten, and package finished product.
o Change tools, adjust and/or set up shears or milling machines, including selecting proper cutters, determining feeds and speeds, and replacing cutters when dull as required.
o 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 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
* Adaptability
* Analytical Skills
* Commitment to Excellence
* Communication
* Conscious Restraint/Maturity
* Initiative
* Integrity
* Practical Judgment/Disciplined Problem Solving
* Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
* Teamwork
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