What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced-US position at Kennametal, Inc.?
About Kennametal
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 and defense, 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 nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal : Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Shift : 2nd Monday – Friday, 3pm – 11 : 30pm
Job Summary
Perform predictive / preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing costs. Primary responsibilities include machine repair and troubleshooting, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
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 analysis (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.
- Prepare 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 waste.
- Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job.
Complexity
Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates
Minimum Level of Education (for Job)
High School
Associates / Technical ☐ Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Years of Relevant Work Experience Required : 1-3 Years
Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills :
Required Licenses & Certificates :
e.g., Driver’s License, Accounting Certification, Citizenship, Engineering Certification)
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
