Castings Utility Operator

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 @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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:

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  • 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