Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced-US

Kennametal, Inc. • Rogers, AR

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About The Position

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 80 years of experience, delivering productivity through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. The company serves customers in various sectors, including aerospace, defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation. The job involves performing predictive and preventive maintenance analysis to enhance equipment uptime and reduce costs.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required
• Vocational training or equivalent experience preferred
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematics, 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
• Soldering, mechanical, power tool usage capability, welding (Arc and/or TIG), pipe fitting, soldering/threading, power transmission applications knowledge
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personnel, supervisors, and managers
• Working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
• Experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Must have completed training for, and is certified or pursuing certification as a State Journeyman in electrical or machine maintenance or has 2-5 years of documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment

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 maintenance procedures
• Prepares for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping, ventilation, etc.
• Receives, rigs, unloads, transports, installs, assembles, troubleshoots, and fine-tunes new/relocated equipment
• Troubleshoots and performs necessary repairs on existing equipment
• Assists engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts needed for repairs
• Interfaces with and assists outside contractors, OEMs, and Technology Process Support groups
• Safely handles hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
• Interfaces with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees