What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced-US position at Kennametal and Careers?
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.
Purpose of the position:
Knowledge and experience:
- High School diploma or GED;
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree with focus in Electrical or Controls Engineering;
- 5-10yrs years’ experience preferred as CNC Maintenance Technician;
- Knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals and electric motors and controls;
- Preferred knowledge SAP-PM and Step 7;
- Knowledge and ability of rigging equipment and components.
Key Job Responsabilities:
- Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience;
- Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience;
- Typically has specialized external certification;
- Guides and supports junior team members; may assist in their formal orientation and training;
- May have specialized external certification;
- 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.
As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.