Welder I - Entry-US

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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title:Welder

Location:Bedford, PA

Shift:3rd: 11pm - 7am (S-R)

Shift Premium elegible + 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

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.