About KennametalWith 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.

Solon, OH

Shift: 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 12PM - 8PM

Job Summary:This position will cover job functions for the Quality department on the manufacturing floor and lab performing dimensional & visual certification inspections* Perform dimensional and visual inspection for customer certification orders or quality critical inspection requirements* Participate in Quality and Lean projects with cross-functional personnel* Perform routine quality analysis, input data into computer system, maintain logs and other required paperwork. Maintain communication with all customer groups, group leader, and other technicians* May be required to perform other tasks as needed within the scope of the Quality department as defined below

Key Job Responsibilities:* Conduct customer certification inspections as required using defined inspection equipment including but not limited to manual gages, OGP and Keyence vision systems* Conducts nondestructive examination (NDE) and quality control (QC) inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc. at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with established quality standards* Record results of inspections as required* May include in process inspections of inserts and physical property inspections* Completion of standard SAP transactions to support material movement to and from the certification labs will be required* Captures and analyzes statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards* Daily work is determined by structure and needs of the Operations, Materials and Quality groups.* Performs specialized technical tasks required to support Quality* Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.* Must have a base knowledge of SAP or aptitude to be trained in the application

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates:* High School Diploma or GED Required* Must be able to use required computer software including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Office.* 1-3 years of experience required. * Requires vocational training or equivalent industry experience.* Must be able to properly use gages and measurement devices that determine compliance to drawing and product specifications. Must be able to retrieve and read drawings.* Must be able to read and understand insert identification chart, routings and operating procedures.* Must be familiar and able to properly interpret insert defect criteria.* Follows procedures/work instructions for conducting customer certifications.* Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.* Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.