Maintenance Technician - Experienced-US

Kennametal, Inc.•Bedford Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennametal is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for its Bedford, Pennsylvania location. The role performs predictive and preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and prevent equipment failures, increase uptime, and reduce costs. The technician maintains and repairs equipment and systems, diagnoses and analyzes failures, supports equipment improvements and installations, and documents maintenance work. The position is on the third shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals, electric motors, and controls.
Knowledge of and ability to use rigging equipment and components.
Full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures, or deep skills in a single area, gained through job-related training and considerable work experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
Five to ten years of experience as a CNC Maintenance Technician.
Knowledge of SAP-PM and Step 7.
Specialized external certification.

Responsibilities

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and prevent equipment failures, enhance uptime, and reduce costs.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to increase availability, capability, and yield.
Analyze equipment failures, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance needs.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and perform necessary repairs.
Prepare technical reports documenting equipment modifications and maintenance procedures.
Prepare for new or relocated equipment installations, including sizing, wiring, piping, and ventilation according to equipment requirements.
Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine-tune new or relocated equipment.
Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts needed to complete repairs.
Work with outside contractors, OEMs, and Technology Process Support groups to install new processes and repair or upgrade existing processes.
Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
Use the in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to record work status and time spent on jobs.
Guide and support junior team members and may assist with their orientation and training.
Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.