Vacuum Furnace Operator

7 days ago


Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States Kennametal Full time
About Kennametal

Kennametal is a leading industrial technology company with over 80 years of experience delivering productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. Our customers across various industries, including aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation, rely on us to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.

With a global presence in nearly 100 countries, Kennametal employs approximately 8,700 employees who work together to help customers stay competitive. Our company generated $2.1 billion in revenues in the latest fiscal year.

Job Title: Vacuum Furnace Operator

This role is responsible for operating vacuum and pressure sintering furnaces and abrasive machines. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of high-temperature equipment and manufacturing processes.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform pre-operation checks on machines and conduct safety inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Operate vacuum, partial pressure, and pressurized sintering furnaces, maintaining precise temperature and pressure conditions.
  • Build and sort heat according to shop orders, ensuring accurate and timely production.
  • Maintain furnace cycles using programmable controllers and troubleshoot issues to reduce costs.
  • Operate a tumbler and blasting equipment to de-burr and clean surfaces of various carbide products.
  • Operate a small surface grinder and select and prepare parts for testing.
  • Inspect sintered carbide parts to meet established ISO requirements.
  • Report shop orders and package parts to meet established due dates.
  • Track and problem-solve furnace issues to reduce costs.
  • Monitor established WIP controls for the area.
  • Accurately and timely record required data, including production and quality metrics.
  • Confirm all products and batches are accurately documented on the furnace sheet.
  • Confirm the proper temperature for all grades in heat.
  • Perform HC tests on all pieces on the board.
  • Perform magnetic SAT tests on each product and batch.
  • Perform RA tests on required pieces.
  • Gather porosity pieces and determine if heat is held.
  • Enter readings for K322's.
  • Enter all pressing and sintering information.
  • Enter data in SAP.
  • Perform miscellaneous testing for powder approval and green defects.
  • Inspect product for cracks, flaws, etc. using a 30-power scope.
  • Fracture and inspect all pieces for internal cracks, grade contamination, dirt, large grains, pits, and flaws.
Required Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing or a related field.
  • Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of manufacturing quality measurement methods.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull 100+ pounds.
  • Ability to kneel, stoop, stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
Preferred Experience:
  • Knowledge of manufacturing safety, teamwork, communication, business acumen, trouble shooting, problem solving, and quality control.


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