Maintenance Technician - Experienced-US

Kennametal, Inc.

About The Position

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.Machine Maintenance Technician Job Summary Responsibilities include, but not limited to installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, maintain, and calibrate the following systems: Electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system and associated equipment, and processes used in the manufacturing of tungsten carbide and ceramic tools including facility equipment. The job is subject to general work instructions, standardized practices and procedures, and supervision of progress and result. Must follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work always permits and comply with plant safety programs.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend Schematics
Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization
3 phase and Single-phase motor control
PLC & Ladder Logic programming & understanding (AB SLC-500 & MicroLogix, Control Logix, RS Logix)
Soldering
Power tool usage capability
Welding: Arc and/or TIG
Pipe fitting; Soldering/Threading
Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes, sprockets, & Belts)
Pneumatics/Hydraulics

Responsibilities

Repair equipment in accordance with standard engineering practices and original equipment manufacturers OEM technical manuals.
Perform troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance of all manufacturing and associated service equipment identifying the root cause of the problem.
Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems controls and components.
Rebuild all machine accessories, pumps, motors, dressing units, and fixtures.
Complete scheduled electrical/electronic overhaul/rebuild of equipment, including rewiring and replacement of motors, encoders/resolvers, electronic printed circuit boards, proximity switches, micro switches, relays, timers etc. Also include calibration and testing upon completion of overhaul.
Working from prints, sketches, schematics, vender equipment manuals or verbal instructions to maintain equipment in adjustment, aligning, and fitting.
Preventive Maintenance, including inspection, repair and lubrication of all manufacturing equipment and processes and facility equipment following plant-wide preventive maintenance program.
If applicable, provide maintenance for plumbing, and HVAC equipment as required.
Use equipment manuals or verbal instructions to maintain intricate equipment in adjusting, aligning, and fitting.
Utilize basic CNC processing and test equipment in diagnosing and correcting defective components.
Operate and repair machine tools by welding, fabricate sheet metal items as needed.
Make brackets, accessories and repair parts as needed.
Review all work orders, order supply parts electronically.
Calibrate manufacturing equipment and processes and facility equipment in accordance with OEM suggested guidelines
Install new equipment: disassemble, relocate, and reinstall existing equipment per current electrical and plumbing guidelines.
Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
Interact with staff in all departments of the plant, as well as outside vendors and service engineers.
Attend technical training sessions to upgrade skills and knowledge of increasingly sophisticated equipment and processes.