Machinist I - Entry-US
Kennametal (United Kingdom)
| Company | Kennametal (United Kingdom) |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location | GB |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
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Machinist I - Entry-US Job Details | Kennametal, Inc.
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Machinist I - Entry-US
Location:
LaVergne, TN, US, 37086
On-site or Remote:
Onsite
REQ ID:
47980
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.
Job Summary and Mission
The Tooling technician (Machinist) provides repair, reconditioning and regular maintenance to tooling and fixtures. Day shift-Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
Key Job Responsibilities
• Coordinates tooling repair including press die repair, reconditioning, and regular maintenance according to blueprints, schematics and Kennametal guidelines.
• Utilizes computer controlled machining lathes, grinders, polishers, and EDMs to resurface and repair press dies and other fixtures.
• Repairs all tooling and fixtures as needed to ensure maximum up time. Follows repair schedule as needed by production and delivery requirements and communicates regularly with the Pressing Supervisor to ensure that the department has the tooling available that is needed to meet SQDCP metrics for the area.
• Coordinates outsourcing of tooling repair that cannot be repaired in house. Follows all safety guidelines for tooling repair equipment and utilizes Lock Out Tag Out procedures when necessary to ensure safe setup of the equipment.
Key Job Accountabilities
• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Tooling Repair Technician is responsible for ensuring that repairs meet the requirements of the Tooling blueprint.
• Schedules repairs to meet daily departmental production goals as well as coordinating similar repairs to minimize turnaround time.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Communicate safety, quality, product issues with Pressing Supervisor and team members across shifts.
• Assists in controlling access to the tool room by unauthorized persons.
Education and Experience
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• 2 or 4 year Technical Degree Preferred
Work Environment
• Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required. Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.
Physical Demands
• Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds
Problem Solving
• Utilizes mathematical knowledge including Triginometry to troubleshoot and repair tooling issues with Press Dies, Grinding Anvils and Prisms and other tooling and fixtures using blueprints, schematics and overlays.
• Schedules repairs by urgency of production need. Selects the appropriate machinery for repairs and follows all safety policies and procedures associated with that equipment.
• Provides Operator Level PM on the Tool Room equipment and functionally tests all repairs before releasing the Tools/Fixtures to production.
• Utilizes blueprints and schematics to setup the machines for a repair.
• Performs detailed inspection of tooling to troubleshoot concerns with the finished products. Utilizes Scopes, Optical Comparators, and Keyence measuring devices to aid in troubleshooting and repair
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville
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