Manufacturing Operator Experienced-US Position Available In Bedford, Pennsylvania

Manufacturing Operator Experienced-US Kennametal United States, Pennsylvania, Bedford 442 Chalybeate Rd (Show on map) Jun 18, 2025 About Kennametal 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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.

Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com. Follow @

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Shift:

11pm -7am

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.

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.

Production:

Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.

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 bodies). 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.
5

S:

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) Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities

Competencies:

Adaptability
Analytical Skills
Commitment to Excellence
Communication
Conscious
Restraint/Maturity
Initiative Integrity
Practical
Judgment/Disciplined
Problem Solving

Sense of Urgency/Proactivity Teamwork 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. Equal Opportunity Employer