Braze Operator I - Entry-US

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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.