About this role
<p>About Kennametal</p> <p>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. Learn more at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkennametal.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctiffany.roy%40kennametal.com%7C157d1e1e1df248135b3308ddc3a4f006%7Ce7ee4711c0b14311b500b80d89e5b298%7C0%7C0%7C638881835343707484%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5L143deynGMUJaS3WpOcjXA4%2BF2rcSSuh2gcYZ00vYw%3D&reserved=0">kennametal.com</a>. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</p><p> </p> <div><strong>Shift: 3rd, Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>Job Summary:</div> <div>Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing costs. </div> <div> </div> <div>Key Job Responsibilities:</div> <div>• Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade)</div> <div>• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical).</div> <div>• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield.</div> <div>• Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).</div> <div>• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.</div> <div>• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.</div> <div>• Prepare for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping, ventilation, etc. according to incoming equipment requirements. </div> <div>• Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine tune new/relocated equipment. </div> <div>• Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment. </div> <div>• Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts that may be needed to complete the repair. </div> <div>• 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. </div> <div>• Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. </div> <div>• Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job. </div> <div> </div> <div>Complexity:</div> <div>● Works with a moderate degree of supervision</div> <div>● Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods</div> <div> </div> <div>Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates:</div> <div>Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred </div> <div> </div> <div> Minimum Level of Education (for Job)</div> <div>☒High School </div> <div>☐ Associates/Technical</div> <div>☐ Bachelor’s Degree</div> <div>☐Master’s Degree</div> <div>☐ PhD</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 1-3 Years</div> <div>Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills: </div> <div>● Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree</div> <div>● Able to do basic math. </div> <div>● Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematic and blueprints. </div> <div>● Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII. </div> <div>● 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. </div> <div>● Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personal, supervisors, and managers. </div> <div>● Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes</div> <div>● Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Required Licenses & Certificates:</div> <div>(e.g., Driver’s License, Accounting Certification, Citizenship, Engineering Certification) </div> <div> </div> <div>● 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.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Total Span of Control and Authority:</div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Reporting relationships, geographical scope, and level of management responsibility</li> </ul> </div> <div>Role Reports to – Manager Job Title: </div> <div>People Management </div> <div> ☒ No ☐ Yes</div> <div> </div> <div>Direct Reports Job Title(s): </div> <div>Geographical Scope: North America</div> <div>Management Scope: None</div> <div>Relationships</div> <div>Nature and purpose of interactions – external & Internal</div> <div>External Relationships: </div> <div> </div> <div>Internal Relationships: </div> <div>Travel, Physical Requirements, Working Conditions and Equipment</div> <div>Time spent traveling & physical requirements, working conditions, and equipment used if applicable</div> <div> </div> <div>Travel Required ☒ No ☐Domestic ☐Global % of Time Choose an item. </div> <div>(Required in U.S. – Optional for other countries)</div> <div>Physical Requirements</div> <div> </div> <div>☒ Carrying/Lifting</div> <div>☒ Climbing</div> <div>☐ Crawling</div> <div>☒ Kneeling/Stooping</div> <div>☐ Driving </div> <div>☒ Standing </div> <div>☒ Sitting </div> <div>☒Walking </div> <div>☐Pushing/Pulling</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Working Conditions</div> <div>☐ Office</div> <div>☐ Laboratory</div> <div>☒ Plant Floor</div> <div>☐ Various Shifts</div> <div>☐ Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays</div> <div>☐ Extreme heat/cold</div> <div>☒ Heights/Elevated Platforms</div> <div>☐ Confined Spaces</div> <div>☐ Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals </div> <div>☐ Loud Noise</div> <div>Equipment</div> <div>☒ Computer/keyboard</div> <div>☒ Safety Glasses</div> <div>☒Safety Shoes</div> <div>☒ Hard Hat</div> <div>☒Power Tools</div> <div>☐Heavy Machinery</div> <div> </div> <div>Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div>