Apprentice Intern

10 hours ago

United States, Virginia Kennametal Full-time

   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.

Apprentice Intern -Production

Shift: 1st shift for 1 year of training then will move to either 2nd or 3rd shift 

 

Job Summary:

This role begins by learning CNC operations and gradually progress into multiple axis machining through structured, hands-on training within an assigned department.  The Machinist Apprentice position will participate in a 1-year apprenticeship program, where upon successful completion, obtain a Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist certificate and transition into a second or third shift CNC Machinist position. 

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

In this apprenticeship-level role, you will learn to: 

  • Complete on-the-job training and online training courses focused on setting up and running variety of CNC machines in a production environment. 

  • Learn about industry standards and regulations, materials used in production, safety policies, formula calculations, proper documentation, and appropriate communication with the manufacturer. 

  • Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment. 

  • Safely and efficiently setup and operate machine tools, such as mills, lathes, and grinders. 

  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines. 

  • Work from and read blueprints; performing inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements. 

  • Maintain clean and organized workplace. 

  • Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely. 

  • Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required

 

Required Skills:

  • Relevent work experience required 1-3 years
  • Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor. 

  • Openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members to create solutions. 

  • Ability to learn how to operate various machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders. 

  • Ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints, use precision measurement tools and closely follow verbal and written instructions. 

  • Safety mindset with desire to contribute to strong safety culture. 

  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Proficient basic math including adding/subtracting fractions and decimals. 

  • Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 33 pounds. 

Education:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age 

  • Have a high school diploma, or equivalent GED 

  • Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred 

Physical requirements:

  • Carrying/Lifting
  • Kneeling/Stooping
  • Standing
  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions:

  • Office
  • Plant Floor
  • Various Shifts

Equipment

  • Safety glasses
  • Safety shoes

 

 

 

 Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.