With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2022. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Company Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions. This proven productivity is enabled through our advanced materials sciences and application knowledge. Our commitment to a sustainable environment provides additional value to our customers. Kennametal's portfolio of well-respected brand names and broad global presence enable us to help customers of all sizes in virtually every geography drive success at every stage of their value chain. Strategically aligned across our two core businesses - Industrial and Infrastructure - our products and services touch nearly every manufacturing process. People around the globe can see and touch these results throughout many aspects of their day, from the light switch they turn on to the car they drive. Department Job title: Machinist Apprentice (50000351 Machine Operator E) Location: Solon, Ohio Shifts: A-shift (Monday-Thursday 5AM-3PM) and B1-shift (Monday-Thursday 3PM-1AM) *Must be able to work both A and B shifts Daily and weekend overtime may be required Tasks This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime on weekdays and/or weekends. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor and/or designated Trainer, successfully complete a 2-year program which will help the candidate obtain a Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist certificate. The Apprentice Machinist will be responsible to setup, produce, troubleshoot, and verify that parts conform to drawings, processes, and procedures. You learn about industry standards and regulations, materials used in production, safety policies, formula calculations, proper documentation, and appropriate communication with the manufacturer. The Apprentice will be required to be versatile within a production environment and learn the various equipment as required. Expectations Candidates will be required to complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and take additional hours of related instruction via a specified online CNC Machining platform. Successful candidates must have the willingness and ability to learn, read, follow, and interpret drawings, processes and procedures. Training will be focused on setting up machining jobs efficiently on the manufacturing floor. Applicant must possess intermediate math skills, ability to communicate with others, and engage in process improvements. Appropriately use all inspection equipment and sample features to verify conformance as required. Follow safety procedures as required and be a positive Team Member that has the drive and initiative to help the business grow. Qualifications Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor, with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with staff. Operate various types of machinery used in the trade such as milling machine, lathe, millturn machines, buffer, bench grinder and various hand tools. Learn to read blueprints, sketches, and closely follow verbal instructions. Keeps workplace clean and organized. Safely operate various types of machinery used in the trade. Ability to maintain a high level of attention to accuracy and details with the ability to use discretio