Manufacturing Machine Operator II – 12-Hour Day Shift

Kennametal

. Handle and arrange various styles of inserts receiving physical vapor deposition coating (PVD) in heats .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeOrwell • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling and arranging inserts for physical vapor deposition coating, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and quality standards. Proficient in visual inspection and accurate documentation to support production goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High School Diploma Or GEDVisual Inspection With MicroscopeQuality InspectionSafety Procedures ComplianceAccurate Record Keeping

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Hard Skills

Physical Vapor Deposition CoatingQuality VerificationDocumentation OriginationInsert HandlingOperating Procedures Adherence

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MicroscopeFixturing Equipment

Industry Keywords

Coating Focused FactoryGreen Insert Control PlanProduction Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle and arrange various styles of inserts receiving physical vapor deposition coating (PVD) in heats
Build heats for PVD furnaces
Place inserts in predetermined fixturing according to process
Perform quality inspection and quantity verification of incoming product prior to coating
Originate documentation to accompany heats through the Coating Focused Factory
Visually inspect coated carbide inserts with unaided eye and microscope
Verify product and style match route card
Accurately record necessary information
Transfer inserts to the next work center
Conduct daily housekeeping of the work area
Pass pertinent information to oncoming shifts
Operate other equipment as needed
Follow the green insert control plan and ensure product is processed according to proper routings, specifications, quantity, and style
Work to meet daily departmental production goals
Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts
Run orders by due date and consult co-workers and supervisor to solve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have High School diploma or GED
2-year technical degree preferred
Safety glasses with side-shields required
Safety Shoes are required
Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period OR 3 breaks for per 12 hour work period
Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending
Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds
Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures
Ability to follow operating procedures, work instructions, control plans, routings, specifications, and guidelines
Ability to visually inspect inserts with unaided eye and microscope
Ability to accurately record necessary information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shift premium of $1.00/hr for 12-Hour Day Shift
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment
Paid time off (PTO), accrual prorated based on employment start date
4 floating holidays
7 company holidays per year
Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee discounts
Parental leave
Annual safety shoe stipend