Job Description

Technical Process Operator I-US

Location: LaVergne, TN, US, 37086

On-site or Remote: Onsite

Job Summary and Mission: Operate and maintain multiple CNC 3- and 4-axis periphery grinding machines to produce high-quality inserts that meet blueprint specifications and quality standards.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate multiple CNC periphery grinding machines, including Dom, Wendt, Combi, Leo, and Penta models.
• Orient inserts properly prior to grinding.
• Load and unload inserts from multiple machines efficiently and safely.
• Measure and gauge inserts to ensure they meet specified dimensions.
• Visually inspect inserts under scope to verify surface and edge quality.
• Pull inspection samples as required and record results accurately on route cards.
• Place finished inserts into appropriate racks pre- and post-grinding.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety; follow all plant safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Adhere to all operating procedures, work instructions, and the grinding inspection control plan.
• Ensure products are processed according to routing sheets, specifications, and part style requirements.
• Work to meet or exceed daily departmental production targets.
• Maintain a reliable and dependable presence on the production floor.
• Communicate safety, quality, and production concerns promptly with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.
• Accurately separate and document scrap and conforming product.
• Scan and record all relevant production data.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience with CNC grinding operations is preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

• Temperature-controlled manufacturing environment equipped with dust collection systems.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, and gloves (cut-resistant gloves when applicable).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for approximately eight hours per shift, with two scheduled breaks.
• Intermittent walking, reaching, bending, and sitting throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift and move insert trays weighing up to 33 pounds.

Problem Solving:

• Execute production orders by due date in accordance with the production sequencing plan and escalate if unable to follow the schedule.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and adhere to established guidelines.
• Inspect and adjust tooling as required to maintain process integrity.
• Resolve moderate to complex issues using knowledge of insert styles and production processes, occasionally in collaboration with technical experts.
• Escalate recurring issues or major decisions to supervisors as appropriate.

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

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