Welder I - Entry-US

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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title:Welder

Location:Bedford, PA
Shift: 3rd: 11pm - 7am (S-R)

Job Summary and Mission:

Weld various parts used in manufacturing Kennametal products

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Safety:
  
  
  
  • Perform pre operation checks for both individual machines and work area. Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment (i.e. crane, fork trucks, jigs & fixtures)
  
  
  
  
• Production:
  
  
  
  • Perform torch cutting, electric arc, MIG, and oxy-acetylene welding on parts used in manufacturing products and process.
  • Set-up and operate Motoman Robotic welding work cell.
  • Grind and/or prep materials for operations as needed.
  • Support other production activities as needed. (ie, T&D, Maintenance)
  
  
  
  

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

• This position works under the supervision of the Supervisor - Manufacturing, or in his/her absence, the designee. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily and results are reviewed daily or as needed.
• One year of welding experience is preferred and a fundamental knowledge of low hydrogen and mild steel welding procedures and the ability to use an oxy-acetylene torch is preferred.
• This position requires:




• A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
• Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training;
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers;
• Specialized Robotic welding programmed Training (40 hours) (preferred).

• In addition, candidates will be required to demonstrate their welding ability by passing a hands-on welding assessment.

Equal Opportunity Employer