About Kennametal With over 85 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. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. BRAZE OPERATOR I Bedford, PA Shift: 1st Shift 7:00AM -3:00PM (Monday - Friday) + 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1 PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Braze carbide tips onto steel bodies through electrical induction heating on Automatic Braze lines. Visual inspection of all components during assembly. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or general equivalent diploma • Basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading Comprehension • Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers. KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: Safety: Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area, Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment. Production: Assemble conical bit bodies, braze material, and carbide tips, Operates braze line at optimal level to meet or exceed established daily production rates that are assigned by shop orders. Quality: Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements. Delivery: Support functions and change-overs to meet established due dates. Cost: Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost. Inventory: Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide, braze, flux and steel bodies). Perform cycle counts as specified. Lean: Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties. TPM: Perform daily required TPM on associated equipment. 5S: Perform daily required 5S activities for work area. Metrics: Perform daily activities associated with gathering and posting established metrics. Data: Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, quality etc) Use additional pages as necessary to fully describe the position accountabilities Competencies: • Adaptability • Analytical Skills • Commitment to Excellence • Communication • Conscious • Restraint/Maturity • Initiative Integrity • Practical • Judgment/Disciplined • Problem Solving • Sense of Urgency/Proactivity Teamwork • Roof bit Braze Operator Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.