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Hiring Event: February 20, 2026 - Manufacturing Operators, CNC Operators at Kennametal

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HIRING EVENT Kennametal is hosting an Onsite Hiring Event on February 20th!
We're immediately interviewing for: CNC Machine Operators Manufacturing Machine Operators at our manufacturing facility in Orwell, OH. Immediate interviews No walk-ins, must pre-register - Click Apply to register Please bring a printed copy of your resume to the hiring event Benefits starting Day 1 of employment EVENT DETAILS: Date: February 20, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: 180 Penniman Rd, Orwell, OH 44076 Save your spot and register for this event today! Please bring a copy of your resume to the hiring event Get to know our team, learn about our culture, and see what makes Kennametal a place where you can innovate, grow, and inspire.

We offer a dynamic work environment that empowers you to unleash your potential and grow your career. You ll work alongside passionate individuals who are dedicated to innovation and excellence. At Kennametal, you ll make a real difference by contributing to meaningful projects. Plus, you ll enjoy and receive all the support you need to make your own career goals a reality. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Typical mid-level pay: $43k for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$43k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$32k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $60k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024