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CNC Setup Operator

Kennametal
Rogers, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Setup Operator position at Kennametal?

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Shift: 2nd, Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11pm

This position will be responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, help build new programs and operating Centerless Grinders and (Smart CNC Grinder).

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.
  • Sets up and operate in an efficient timely manner to produce Quality parts to meet customer specifications.
  • Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment.
  • Inspects and measures machined parts to specifications using CMM(Coordinate measuring machine) or Keyence(IM-8000 Series)
  • Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, and processing.
  • Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments
  • Tracks scrap quantities and enters in production MII or SAP.
  • Assist with 8D or 5 why Root cause analysis for Quality upsets.
  • Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously and perform in process AQL.
  • Set up and operates Rush Wheel dresser as needed.
  • Balances wheels to maintain stock levels.Preform other duties as assigned by manager.

Complexity

  • Semi-skilled level position requiring training to complete routine tasks.
  • Performance of routine tasks with a high level of detail meeting quality and production requirements.
  • Contributes directly and indirectly to specific skilled tasks or processes.
  • Completes assigned tasks with a moderate degree of supervision.
  • Typically performs skilled or semi-skilled work.
  • Works under close supervision with little autonomy
  • Works with clearly defined methods and tasks that are described in detail.
  • Has understanding of and no discretion to deviate from established procedures.

Preferred Areas Of Education, Certifications, And Skills

  • 1 year of CNC operations experience required.
  • High level of Mathematics (Trigonometry, Geometry and Algebra)
  • Must be able to read, interpret and comprehend blueprints.
  • Has skills developed through formal training or work experience.
  • Qualified candidate must posses analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Performs the full range of established procedures and will typically be considered skilled through work experience.
  • Candidate must pass required CUI training and background requirements set by the customer.

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

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