Manufacturing Machine Operator I -3rd Shift
- Location
- Traverse City, MI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 7 days ago
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- Manufacturing Machine Operator I -3rd Shift
- Location: Traverse City, MI, US, 49686
- On-site or Remote: Onsite
- REQ ID: 48800
Machine Operator
Traverse City, MI 3rd Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am - Sunday - Thursday
Purpose of the Position
The Machine Operator performs essential job functions within the manufacturing departments. This position is responsible for ensuring continuous product flow. This position is also involved in new Product Development. A Machine Operator will be 100% safe.
Supervision
A Machine Operator works under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager and Off-Shift Production Supervisor, with the daily functional direction of the Senior Manufacturing Coordinator and / or Team Leader. The position is reviewed on an annual basis
Knowledge and Experience
- High school or GED graduate required with additional technical school training preferred
- Excellent blue print reading skills,
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment,
- Versatile machining experience
- Strong mechanical background helpful.
- Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing a plus.
Key Job Accountabilities
Setup and operate several types of machine of a similar type (conventional or CNC) on a regular basis working on a variety of complex parts to close tolerances with average to complicated setups. Works with minimal support or supervision. Selects appropriate feeds, speeds and tooling.
- Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and production efficiency issues.
- Assures appropriate material and tools are available.
- (10%)
Supports Lean Enterprise, Quality, Safety and Productivity initiatives through appropriate levels of participation.
- (5%)
- COMPETENCIES: Performance Driven
- Listening skills
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Commitment to Excellence
- WORK CONDITIONS: 45 DEGREES-85 DEGREES
Physical Demands
- Walking
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Bending
- Lifting and Carrying over 40lbs
- Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- Nearest Major Market: Traverse City
- Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan
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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
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From Kennametal's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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