Kennametal

Manufacturing Machine Operator I

Kennametal
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRogers • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in operating and troubleshooting centerless grinders and robotic cells while ensuring adherence to quality specifications and effective documentation practices. Capable of training new operators and performing routine maintenance to maintain operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Centerless Grinder OperationBlueprint ReadingQuality Specification ComplianceMII Reporting SystemTraining New Operators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Select orders based on priorities provided by the area lead or supervisor
  • Measure raw materials before processing
  • Hold parts to quality specifications and perform in-process audits during cycle runs
  • Follow established procedures for running and checking grind lines
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot centerless grinders, infeed robot cells, and chamfer robot cells
  • Resolve issues related to quality specifications using blueprints
  • Separate, identify, and report nonconforming products
  • Document production information on paperwork and in the MII reporting system
  • Perform daily housekeeping and routine machine maintenance using the CLI checklist
  • Train new operators when required
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the area lead or supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • US Citizen or US Permanent Resident status required for consideration
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot centerless grinders, infeed robot cells, and chamfer robot cells
  • Ability to measure raw materials and hold parts to quality specifications
  • Ability to identify and report nonconforming products
  • Ability to accurately document paperwork and use the MII reporting system
  • Ability to perform routine machine maintenance and daily housekeeping
  • Ability to train new operators when required

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Hard Skills
Centerless Grinder SetupInfeed Robot Cell OperationChamfer Robot Cell OperationRaw Material MeasurementQuality AuditingNonconforming Product IdentificationRoutine Machine MaintenanceDocumentation Accuracy
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
MII Reporting SystemCLI Checklist
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingProductionQuality Control