Castings Utility Operator

Castings Utility Operator Kennametal United States, Pennsylvania, Bedford 442 Chalybeate Rd (Show on map) Apr 23, 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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Shift:

1st, 7AM - 3PM, Monday -

Friday Purpose:

Perform a variety of operations/duties at the Castings operation including primary daily assignments and as a replacement for co-workers.

Knowledge and Experience:

A high school diploma or general equivalence diploma Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gage reading training A forklift operator's license The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisor and co-workers

Key Job Accountabilities:

Perform pre-operation checks for machines. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment Preheat and close molds Assist in all phases of pouring molten metal into molds Operate shake-out and shot blast machines Separate castings, break up molds, and saw as necessary Inspect, grind, and finish castings Return sand and flask equipment to the molding area Cut, grind and shape rise sleeves Load and unload trucks Fill in for absent molders Inspect and gauge produced parts to blueprint specifications Process shop orders to meet established due dates Responsible for cycle counts and management of WIP and components Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties Perform daily required TPM or associated equipment Perform daily 5S activities for work area Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics Accurate and timely recording of required data Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer