Job Summary and Mission
Describe the purpose of the job |
| Operate multiple Stahli or Blanchard grinding machines to produce high-quality products in accordance with blueprint specifications and production standards. |
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Key Job Responsibilities
These describe the job duties |
| - Set up and operate top and bottom grinding machines, including Stahli 605 and 702 models. |
| - Install, change, and dress grinding wheels as required. |
| - Determine required stock removal while maintaining tolerance specifications. |
| - Gauge inserts to ensure dimensional accuracy. |
| - Visually inspect inserts using scopes to verify surface characteristics. |
| - Pull production samples and record inspection results on the route card. |
| - Place inserts into appropriate trays and transfer them to the next operation. |
| - Identify and separate scrap from good inserts, ensuring accurate documentation. |
| - Scan and enter correct production data. |
| - Operate additional equipment as needed to support production. |
| - Assist in training new operators when required. |
| - Set up machines and troubleshoot basic to moderately complex issues independently. |
Key Job Accountabilities
These describe the job duties |
| - Adhere strictly to all safety procedures and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices. |
| - Follow operating procedures and work instructions for non-standard operations. |
| - Ensure all products meet specifications outlined in control plans, routings, and blueprints. |
| - Maintain consistent production output to meet daily departmental goals. |
| - Exhibit reliability and dependability in attendance and task execution. |
| - Communicate safety concerns, quality issues, and production updates with supervisors and peers across all shifts. |
| Education and Experience |
| - High school diploma or GED required. |
| - Previous experience with grinding equipment preferred. |
| Work Environment |
| - Controlled indoor environment with temperature regulation and dust collection systems. |
| - Personal protective equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, and gloves (including cut-resistant gloves when applicable). |
| Physical Demands |
| - Standing for approximately eight hours per shift, with two scheduled breaks. |
| - Periodic walking, reaching, bending, and light lifting. |
| - Must be able to lift insert trays weighing up to 33 pounds. |
| Problem Solving |
| - Complete assigned production orders by due date and according to operational guidelines. |
| - Solve routine problems using standard operating procedures and job-specific knowledge. |
| - Interpret and execute verbal and written instructions efficiently. |
| - Apply acquired knowledge of insert styles and production processes to maintain output quality. |
Kennametal
Jul 28, 2025