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.