CNC Operator III - Entry

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 help customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023.

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• Run multiple 5-6 axis end‑form grinding machines.

• Set up and operate a multitude of CNC 4‑ and 5‑axis end‑form grinders which may include the following machines: EWAG Compact, Linear, or Haas.
• Orient inserts before grinding.
• Load and off‑load inserts from multiple grinding machines.
• Gage inserts to insure proper dimensions.
• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Pull samples and record inspection results on route cart.
• Place inserts into appropriate racks before and after grinding.
• Separate scrap from good inserts and 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.
• Adjust unique grinding programs to dial in cycles.

• Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Operator is responsible for following inspection control plan, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications, and that quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment equipped with dust collection systems.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, and gloves (cut‑resistant gloves when applicable).

• Ability to stand for approximately eight hours per shift, with two scheduled breaks.
• Intermittent walking, reaching, bending, and sitting throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift and move trays weighing up to 33 pounds.

• Run orders by due date. Follow control plan assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Must inspect and modify tooling as required.
• Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes, and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.
• Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market:
Nashville

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