CNC Operator I - Lead-US

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.

CNC Operator Lead
(2nd Shift Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm)

This position will be responsible for supporting the department Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of Centerless Grinding departments. Candidate will oversee the team and ensure an efficient operation to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Monitor production rates and help team members understand daily production goals.
• Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality standards.
• Work to ensure all resources available are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements.
• Ensure that non-conforming materials are clearly identified and segregated.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, and processing.
• Manage work order prioritization.
• Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments.
• Assist with changeovers and troubleshooting of Grinding equipment.
• Maintain communication with department Supervisor.
• Complete daily production documentation.
• Conduct daily department meetings.
• Train to operate all equipment within the area of responsibility.
• Perform skills/performance assessments for department operators.
• Write and edit/update work instructions, as needed.
• Assist with 8D or 5 why Root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.

• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Contributes directly and indirectly to specific skilled tasks or processes.
• Ability to work with limited supervision for non-routine situations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong PC skills and experience of software such as Excel and SAP.
• Must be able to read, interpret and comprehend blueprints.
• Advanced decision making and troubleshooting ability.

• 3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in leading small teams.
• Experience in developing process competent machine operators.
• High level of Mathematics. (Trigonometry, Geometry and Algebra)
• Interpersonal skills with good communication working in team environment.

• Standing for 8-10 hour shifts
• Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Safety glasses with side-shields required
• Safety shoes required
• Cut resistant gloves required, when necessary