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.



Apprenticeship - EndForm Grinding Operator



1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm



Run multiple 5-6 axis endform grinding machines.Set up and operate a multitiude of CNC 4 and 5 axis endform grinders which may include the following machines: EWAG Compact, Linear, or Haas . Orient inserts before grinding. Load and off-load inserts from multiple grinding machines. Gage inserts to insure proper dimensions. Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics. Pull samples and Record inspection results on route cart. Place inserts into appropriate racks before and after grinding. Separate scrap from good inserts document accurately. Scan correct production information. Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed. Operate other equipment as needed. Train new operators when required. Operators required to trouble shooting moderate to complex problems. Adjust unique grinding programs to dial in cycles.


Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures. Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions. Operator responsible for following inspection control plan, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct. Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Must be reliable and dependable. Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.


Must have High School diploma or GED.


Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required. Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.


Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.


Run orders by due date. Follow control plan Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Must inspect and modify tooling as required. Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert style, production processes and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant. Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.

Equal Opportunity Employer



Nearest Major Market: Nashville

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