Manufacturing Chemical Process Operator II Entry-US

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• Load/unload start/stop and operate vacuum furnaces.
• Remove braze/HT loads from the furnaces break downloads and deliver product to their designated departments.
• Follow established procedures for running and checking furnaces to ensure all systems are operating correctly.
• Maintain heat run sheets and file reports in file cabinets.
• Scan in correct information using the MII platform. Perform routine furnace maintenance (TPM/PM checklist).
• May assist with braze/HT set up grit blast breakdown and other related duties as needed.
• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Furnaces run to a set procedure changed in writing by technology or management.
• Incumbents responsible for making changes putting in the correct programs and following the written procedures ensuring error free operation.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Operator responsible for assuring product is processed according to proper routings specifications and the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Communicate safety quality and product issues with supervisor team members and across shifts.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-year technical degree preferred

• Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.
• Exposure to heat when unloading furnaces.
• Safety glasses with side shields required.
• Safety metatarsal shoes required.
• Sleeves heat and/or cut resistant gloves forced air units when necessary.

• Approximately 8 hours standing with 2 ten minute break opportunities per shift.
• Intermittent walking reaching or lifting above shoulder height sitting and bending.
• Lifting product weighing up to thirty-three (33) pounds.

• Run orders by due date.
• Follow control plan.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Alert to unusual problems and know what actions are needed to resolve the problems.
• Latitude used when solving problems that do not fall into already established standing guidelines and written and verbal instructions.
• A supervisor or team lead available for additional assistance.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.