Braze Operator I - Entry-US

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BRAZE OPERATOR I
Bedford, PA 
Shift:  3rd shift, 11:00PM - 7:00AM (Sunday - Thursday) 
+ 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1
 
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 
Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly. 
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general equivalent diploma.
Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension. 
Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
 
KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
Production: ƒ Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips ƒ Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders.
Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.
Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates.
Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.
Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified.
Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.
TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment.
5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area.
Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics.
Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc) Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities
Competencies: 
Adaptability
Analytical Skills
Commitment to Excellence
Communication
Conscious
Restraint/Maturity
Initiative Integrity
Practical
Judgment/Disciplined
Problem Solving
Sense of Urgency/Proactivity Teamwork
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Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.