Manufacturing Machine Operator II – 2nd Shift

Kennametal

. Run multiple manual or automated honing machines producing quality products to blueprint specifications .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and programming honing machines, performing quality inspections, and adhering to safety procedures. Capable of troubleshooting and solving production-related issues while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

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Honing Machine OperationRobot ProgrammingQuality InspectionSafety ComplianceDimensional Inspection

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Hard Skills

Honing Machine SetupAutomated Machine OperationTroubleshootingQuality ExaminationDimensional InspectionChangeover ProceduresBrush ChangesInsert OrientationProduction DocumentationControl Plan Adherence

Soft Skills

ReliabilityDependabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Human Machine Interface (HMI)Magnifier Scope

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Safety ProceduresProduction GoalsInspection ResultsInsert StylesScrap Separation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run multiple manual or automated honing machines producing quality products to blueprint specifications
Set up and operate automated/robotic or manual honing machines
Program and troubleshoot robots using a human machine interface (HMI)
Perform changeovers, brush changes, and basic maintenance
Orient inserts before honing
Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics
Perform quality examinations with a magnifier scope
Pull samples and record inspection results
Perform dimensional and visual inspections of products
Run insert, tooling, and brush tests
Separate scrap from good inserts and document accurately
Scan correct production information
Operate other equipment as needed
Follow safety procedures and control plans
Work to meet daily departmental production goals
Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts
Solve routine problems using knowledge of insert styles and production processes; escalate recurring problems and major decisions to the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have High School diploma or GED
2 year technical degree preferred
Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures
Safety glasses with side-shields required
Safety shoes are required
Ability to stand approximately eight hours with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period
Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending
Ability to lift insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds
Reliability and dependability
Ability to follow control plans, routings, specifications, and production requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shift premium of $2.00/hr for 2nd Shift
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment
Paid time off (PTO)
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