Machine Maintenance Technician

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. Shift: 3rd, Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am Job Summary: Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing costs. Key Job Responsibilities: • Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade) • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). • Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield. • Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance). • Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems. • Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures. • Prepare for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping, ventilation, etc. according to incoming equipment requirements. • Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine tune new/relocated equipment. • Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment. • Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts that may be needed to complete the repair. • Interface with and assist outside contractors, OEM’s and Technology Process Support groups, in all attempts to install new and repair or upgrade existing processes. • Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. • Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job. Complexity: ● Works with a moderate degree of supervision ● Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates: Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred  Minimum Level of Education (for Job) ☒High School ☐ Associates/Technical ☐ Bachelor’s Degree ☐Master’s Degree ☐ PhD Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 1-3 Years Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills: ● Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree ● Able to do basic math. ● Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematic and blueprints. ● Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII. ● Ability to read and comprehend Schematics, Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization, 3 phase & Single phase motor control, PLC & Ladder Logic programming & understanding (AB SLC-500 & Micrologix, Control logix), Soldering, Mechanical, Power tool usage capability, Welding: Arc and/or TIG, Pipe fitting; Soldering / Threading, Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes, sprockets, & Belts), Pneumatics / Hydraulics. ● Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personal, supervisors, and managers. ● Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes ● Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Required Licenses & Certificates: (e.g., Driver’s License, Accounting Certification, Citizenship, Engineering Certification) ● Must have successfully completed training for, and is certified or pursuing certification as a State Journeyman, appropriate to plant location, in electrical or machine maintenance OR has 2 - 5 years or more documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment. Total Span of Control and Authority: Reporting relationships, geographical scope, and level of management responsibility Role Reports to – Manager Job Title: People Management  ☒ No ☐ Yes Direct Reports Job Title(s): Geographical Scope: North America Management Scope:   None Relationships Nature and purpose of interactions – external & Internal External Relationships: Internal Relationships: Travel, Physical Requirements, Working Conditions and Equipment Time spent traveling & physical requirements, working conditions, and equipment used if applicable Travel Required ☒ No ☐Domestic ☐Global % of Time Choose an item. (Required in U.S. – Optional for other countries) Physical Requirements ☒ Carrying/Lifting ☒ Climbing ☐ Crawling ☒ Kneeling/Stooping ☐ Driving ☒ Standing ☒ Sitting ☒Walking ☐Pushing/Pulling Working Conditions ☐ Office ☐ Laboratory ☒ Plant Floor ☐ Various Shifts ☐ Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays ☐ Extreme heat/cold ☒ Heights/Elevated Platforms ☐ Confined Spaces ☐ Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals ☐ Loud Noise Equipment ☒ Computer/keyboard ☒ Safety Glasses ☒Safety Shoes ☒ Hard Hat ☒Power Tools ☐Heavy Machinery Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.   An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

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