Machinist Apprentice (46204)
Machinist Apprentice (46204)
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About Kennametal
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leaderKennametal 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. Every day approximately8700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay $2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube.
Company
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions. This proven productivity is enabled through our advanced materials sciences and application knowledge. Our commitment to a sustainable environment provides additional value to our customers. Kennametals portfolio of well-respected brand names and broad global presence enable us to help customers of all sizes in virtually every geography drive success at every stage of their value chain. Strategically aligned across our two core businesses - Industrial and Infrastructure - our products and services touch nearly every manufacturing process. People around the globe can see and touch these results throughout many aspects of their day from the light switch they turn on to the car they drive.
Department
Job title: Machinist Apprentice
Location: Asheboro NC
Shifts: Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM or 2-2-3 rotating schedule 6AM 6PM
*Must be able to work both A and B shifts
Daily and weekend overtime may be required
Tasks
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week with occasional overtime on weekdays and/or weekends. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor and/or designated Trainer successfully complete a 2-year program which will help the candidate obtain a Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist certificate. The Apprentice Machinist will be responsible to setup produce troubleshoot and verify that parts conform to drawings processes and procedures. You learn about industry standards and regulations materials used in production safety policies formula calculations proper documentation and appropriate communication with the manufacturer. The Apprentice will be required to be versatile within a production environment and learn the various equipment as required.
Expectations
Candidates will be required to complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training and take additional hours of related instruction via a specified online CNC Machining platform. Successful candidates must have the willingness and ability to learn read follow and interpret drawings processes and procedures. Training will be focused on setting up machining jobs efficiently on the manufacturing floor. Applicant must possess intermediate math skills ability to communicate with others and engage in process improvements. Appropriately use all inspection equipment and sample features to verify conformance as required. Follow safety procedures as required and be a positive Team Member that has the drive and initiative to help the business grow.
Qualifications
- Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with staff.
- Operate various types of machinery used in the trade such as milling machine lathe millturn machines buffer bench grinder and various hand tools.
- Learn to read blueprints sketches and closely follow verbal instructions.
- Keeps workplace clean and organized.
- Safely operate various types of machinery used in the trade.
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to accuracy and details with the ability to use discretion and good judgment.
- Documentation: Completion of work orders; identify time spent on project. Performs occasional tasks outside of job description in support of the companys mission.
- A candidate needs to possess openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members to create solutions.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age; or at least 17 year of age and is currently attending or graduated from a vocational Machinist Program
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent GED
- Must have 2-years or less of machining experience OR have completed a machining trade school program
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Work experience with shop math proficiency and strong mechanical aptitude is appreciated; basic math skills required (classes can be recommended as needed).
- Blueprint reading
- Ability to read basic gauging
- Strong understanding of safety
- Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Minimum exposure to CNC machining
- Flexibility to work both shifts as required
All employees are expected to:
- Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
- Support the Lean Enterprise/25 Keys initiatives and continuously strive to improve Customer satisfaction through improved quality reduction in waste and improved productivity.
- Perform tasks in a quality manner to meet external and internal Customer specifications and requirements.
- Perform in a flexible and cooperative manner toward team objectives and the goals of the company.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with those you come in contact with in all matters.
- Complete all necessary documentation electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
- Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required.
- Be aware of all standard procedures and practices associated with the position and work to maintain compliance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
