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Apprentice Intern - Production-US

New Market, VA • On-site

Kennametal, Inc.
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Internship

Posted 8 days ago

Kennametal rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

274th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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.
Apprentice Intern -Production
Shift: 1st shift for 1 year of training then will move to either 2nd or 3rd shift
Job Summary:
This role begins by learning CNC operations and gradually progress into multiple axis machining through structured, hands-on training within an assigned department. The Machinist Apprentice position will participate in a 1-year apprenticeship program, where upon successful completion, obtain a Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist certificate and transition into a second or third shift CNC Machinist position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
In this apprenticeship-level role, you will learn to:
  • Complete on-the-job training and online training courses focused on setting up and running variety of CNC machines in a production environment.
  • Learn about industry standards and regulations, materials used in production, safety policies, formula calculations, proper documentation, and appropriate communication with the manufacturer.
  • Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment.
  • Safely and efficiently setup and operate machine tools, such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  • Work from and read blueprints; performing inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements.
  • Maintain clean and organized workplace.
  • Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
  • Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required

Required Skills:
  • Relevent work experience required 1-3 years
  • Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor.
  • Openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members to create solutions.
  • Ability to learn how to operate various machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
  • Ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints, use precision measurement tools and closely follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Safety mindset with desire to contribute to strong safety culture.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient basic math including adding/subtracting fractions and decimals.
  • Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 33 pounds.

Education:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma, or equivalent GED
  • Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred

Physical requirements:
  • Carrying/Lifting
  • Kneeling/Stooping
  • Standing
  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions:
  • Office
  • Plant Floor
  • Various Shifts

Equipment
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety shoes

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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