Braze Operator I - Entry-US

Kennametal, Inc.
Bedford, PA

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 to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

BRAZE OPERATOR I

Bedford, PA

Shift: 3rd 11PM - 7AM 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: ƒ Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips ƒ 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.
  • 5S: 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.

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