Maintenance Utility - 12 hour night shift

About Kennametal

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.

Schedule

12-hour night shift, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am on a 2-2-3 rotation.

About the role

The Maintenance Utility role is a versatile position responsible for ensuring physical facilities (buildings and surrounding areas) and utility systems (water, gas, electrical, HVAC) remain clean, safe, well-lit, and fully operational. This role handles both routine preventative maintenance and immediate facility repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks on plant equipment, machines, plant support systems, and buildings, including cleaning, painting, lubrication, and fluid/filter changes.
• Conduct basic plumbing and carpentry tasks; repair shop floors and stairs; address roof leaks; install racking units and guards.
• Load and unload trucks; assist in equipment relocation and installation.
• Replace HID, fluorescent, incandescent light bulbs, ballasts, and fixtures.
• Clean sumps, catch basins, roof drains, sewer and drain lines; perform winter maintenance such as snow plowing and applying anti-skid material.
• Order parts, materials, and chemicals as needed; plan and prioritize equipment repairs.
• Manage projects for equipment installations and relocations to meet established due dates.
• Operate material handling equipment; assist maintenance repair personnel in daily functions.
• Perform daily service (lubrication, fluid balancing) on plant equipment.
• Complete miscellaneous repairs to machines and systems at the direction of higher-level authority.
• Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous wastes for storage and shipment.
• Conduct limited assembly of equipment and furniture; transfer materials for production support to and from on-site warehouse.
• Maintain shop safety and housekeeping of the facility; perform packaging and shipping preparation.
• Act as an Emergency Responder within the facility.
• Commit to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and others; understand and follow all safety procedures and plant processes.
• Gather and analyze information from manuals, technical support, and personal knowledge to complete tasks where documentation may not exist or direction is unclear.
• In the case of equipment failures, use learned skills and critical reasoning to develop options, solve moderate to complex problems, determine probable causes, and take corrective actions with limited supervision.
• Communicate safety, work issues, and progress with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience.
• Ability to remain upright for long periods and move throughout buildings and grounds.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and mechanics.
• Ability to move and operate equipment and tools commonly used for maintenance.
• Familiarity with safely using and storing equipment and potentially hazardous or flammable materials.
• Oral and reading comprehension skills to understand verbal instructions and work orders.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow material safety data sheets, equipment repair manuals, and blueprints.
• Arithmetic and measuring skills to prepare and utilize materials needed for maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to be licensed for operation of industrial lift truck power equipment.
• Must be able to assemble correct personal protective equipment specified on MSDS when required to clean up spills of flammable, combustible, corrosive, or toxic materials.
• Must be able to read site gauges and perform pH and concentration checks on equipment fluids and to use hand tools.
• Ability to understand, lock out/tag out, shop/repair manuals, millwright functions, plumbing and pipe fitting, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.
• Computer skills to utilize electronic work order software, email, spreadsheets, and other required programs.
• Multitasking skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State or local certification or licensure as Electrician, Plumber, or HVAC technician preferred.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

• Approximately 12 hours standing/walking with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period.
• Frequent reaching, climbing, and bending.
• Lifting up to 33 pounds.

Problem Solving

Gather and analyze information, utilize learned skills, and 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.