Machine Maintenance Technician

Kennametal, Inc. • Rogers, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing costs.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED