About Kennametal

With over 80 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. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Summary

Describe the purpose of the job

 

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

Primary responsibilities include fabricating; steel, sheet metal, bending, machining, design, welding: Arc and MIG/or TIG, Pipe fitting.

 

 

 

Key Job Responsibilities

List each key responsibilities in order of importance

 

• 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

Describe the complexity of the job

 

● 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

 

Equal Opportunity Employer