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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.

CNC Operator I

Press Operator

Rogers, AR

Shift: 3rd, Sunday - Thursday, 11:30pm - 7:30am

Job Summary and Mission:

Run multiple Osterwalder, Dorst, or PCT presses producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.

Key Job Responsibilities:

·         Set up and operate a multitude of CNC Carbide Presses which may include the following machines: Dorst, Osterwalder, or PCT. Computer controlled setup of these machines.

·         Make adjustment to CNC programs as a part of setup.  

·         Load and off-load trays from multiple presses.  

·         Gage parts to insure proper dimensions.

·         Scope parts to verify visual characteristics.  

·         Selecting and weighing Tungsten powder for pressing into green parts.

·         Separate scrap from good parts document accurately. 

·          Scan correct production information in Mii. Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed.

·         Operate other equipment as needed.

·         Train new operators when required.

·         Operators required to trouble shooting moderate to complex problems. 

·         Do Quality Checks per Quality Inspection plan, verify powder and lot, verify tooling matches production order and press information sheet. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

·         Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures. 

·         Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.

·         Operator responsible for following Press Data Sheet, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the 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. 

Education and Experience:

·         High School Diploma or GED required.

·         2 year technical degree preferred.

·         1+ years manufacturing experience required. Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred.

Work Environment:

·         Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.  

·         Safety glasses with side-shields required. 

·         Safety Shoes are required. 

·         Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary. 

Physical Demands :

·         Approximately 8-10 hours standing.  

·         Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling and bending.

·         Lifting up to thirty-three (33) pounds. 

Problem Solving 

·         Run orders by due date.

·         Follow Press Data Sheet and Inspection Standards.

·         Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.

·         Must inspect tooling as required. 

·         Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of product type, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant. 

·         Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor/lead attention.

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.   An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.