Manufacturing Operator Experienced-US

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 to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Manufacturing Operator 

 

Job Summary

The Utility Operator is an entry-level position in a fast-paced work environment designed for a hard-working individual looking for an opportunity to promote within Kennametal.  This candidate will perform a variety of operations & duties within the Castings operations.  

 

Work Environment
Manufacturing environment in the Castings Facility with temperature changes and dust collection systems. Appropriate Foundry PPE Required (i.e., face shields, safety glasses with side-shields, metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection, flame and cut-resistant gloves).

 

Physical Demands
Approximately 8 hours standing with intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, pushing, and pulling. Lifting objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

 

Knowledge and Experience

This position requires:

• A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Blueprint reading, gage reading, and forklift operator license preferred.

 

Supervision

This position works under the supervision of the Manager-Focused Factory-Castings, or in his absence the Lead. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily and results are reviewed daily.

 

Quantitative Data

• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Productivity/Cost
• Inventory (Based upon metrics established by respective department)