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Braze Operator I - Entry-US
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An Assembly Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that assemble components as part of a manufacturing process. Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies.
$42,750 / year median in Pennsylvania
-0% projected decline
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Braze Operator I - Entry-US Kennametal United States, Pennsylvania, Bedford 442 Chalybeate Rd (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @
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BRAZE OPERATOR I
Bedford, PA
Shift:
3rd Shift 11:00PM -7:00AM (Sunday- Thursday)
+ 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1 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
Roof bit Braze Operator Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.