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Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced-US

WIDIA
Village, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced-US position at WIDIA?

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, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Department

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Shift: A Shift

Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:45AM - 2:45PM

Location: Solon, Ohio

Daily and weekend overtime may be required

Requirements And Tasks

This position will support the Facilities Manager and the Maintenance Department in continual process improvements to increase safety and machine uptime.

  • 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.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. .

  • Ability to read blueprints and follow schematics
  • Ability to read and understand operating procedures
  • Flexibility and Adaptability

Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.

  • Problem Solving

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

    • High level of interpersonal and communication skills, able to participate on project team and interface effectively
    • Productivity Orientation

    Knowledge of the factors that influence productivity and ability to maintain focus on organizational factors that maximize operational performance.

    • Industrial Automation/Automatic Control

    Knowledge of various automatic control systems, processes and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design, implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as minimize human intervention.

    • Manufacturing Equipment

    Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

    • Familiarity with NC controls and servo circuits
    • Experience in a CNC machining environment
    • Manufacturing Safety

    Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing safety; ability to achieve safety and security requirements of manufacturing staff and work environment.

    • Mechanical Assembly

    Knowledge of various areas of mechanical assembly expertise, skills and techniques; ability to perform mechanical assemblies and subassemblies and related tasks such as material procurement, process development, fabrication, and testing.

    • Knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals and electric motors and controls is preferred
    • Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery

    Knowledge of robotics technologies and computer applications working principles and operation manuals; ability to implement and operate them in an automated manufacturing environment.

    • Preferred knowledge in Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Seiko, Hitachi, Haas, HEIDENHAIN, Mazatrol
    • Ability to properly use oscilloscope is preferred
    • Knowledge of Ethernet communications, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP
    • Troubleshooting Technical Problems

    Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize and resolve technical (mechanical, electrical, systems or operational) problems in a manufacturing environment.

    All Employees Are Expected To

    • Must adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
    • Support the Lean Enterprise/25 Keys initiatives and continuously strive to improve Customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity.
    • Perform tasks in a quality manner to meet external and internal Customer specifications and requirements.
    • Perform in a flexible and cooperative manner toward team objectives and the goals of the company.
    • Communicate effectively and respectfully with those you come in contact with in all matters.
    • Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
    • Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required.
    • Be aware of all standard procedures and practices associated with the position and work to maintain compliance.

    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.

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