Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

About the Company

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.

About the Role

This is a skilled multi-trade position responsible for supporting and maintaining CNC Grinders, Presses, Sintering furnaces, Wet and Dry media blasters, CVD Furnaces, PVD Furnaces, and the facility that encompasses the equipment. The individual will interact alongside plant personnel and independently work on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as conducting preventive maintenance (PMs) daily.

This position is for 3rd shift with hours from 11 PM to 7 AM.

Skills

Electrical

• CNC-driven systems – Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• PLC’s / Ladder Logic understanding
• 3-phase & Single-phase motor control
• Capability of fluently reading and comprehending schematics
• Conduit and panel wiring installation
• NEC code & NFPA 70.E comprehension & understanding

Mechanical

• Mechanical drawing reading and comprehension
• Power Transmission
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulic systems and schematics
• Pipe fitting; Welding / Soldering / Threading
• Fabrication
• Welding - Arc, MIG, and TIG
• Plasma Cutting
• Metal shaping and bending

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a maintenance technician supported by training from a certification program, vocational, or technical school pertaining to the skill sets listed above
• Frequent walking, climbing ladders, and standing for periods up to 8-12 hours a day
• Must be safety-minded and required to participate in the Kennametal Spill Response program
• Must pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation and participate on the Plant Emergency SCBA Response Team

Work Environment

• Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems
• Safety glasses with side-shields required
• Safety shoes required
• Cut-resistant gloves when necessary

Physical Demands

• Approximately 8 hours standing/walking with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period
• Frequent reaching, climbing, and bending
• Lifting up to thirty-three (33) pounds

Problem Solving

Gather and analyze information, utilize learned skills, and apply critical reasoning to develop options and solve moderate to complex problems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 4 floating holidays and 7 company holidays per year
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits
• Annual safety shoe stipend