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Kennametal

Maintenance Technician

Kennametal

. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production and facilities equipment .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeGurley • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing production and facilities equipment, with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical systems. Proficient in reading schematics and adhering to safety protocols while meeting production goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical Component ReplacementMechanical MaintenanceSafety Procedure ComplianceAbility to Read Schematics

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Hard Skills
Maintenance and RepairElectrical DutiesPneumatic Cylinder RebuildingPlumbing SkillsMachine Shop FabricationMotor Control TroubleshootingCalibration SkillsLOTO ProceduresFall Protection GuidelinesWork Order Completion
Soft Skills
ReliabilityDependabilityCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
MVP System
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate Degree in Mechanical MaintenanceTechnical DiplomaFormal Apprenticeship Program
Industry Keywords
Production EquipmentFacilities EquipmentSafety ProceduresElectrical SchematicsHydraulic SchematicsPneumatic Schematics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production and facilities equipment
  • Perform maintenance and electrical duties in all departments to support production
  • Rebuild gears, drives, and pneumatic cylinders
  • Perform plumbing, general machine shop, and fabrication work
  • Dismantle machines to access problem areas
  • Remove and replace worn or defective parts
  • Install and periodically maintain a wide variety of machines and equipment
  • Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, phase angle SCR units, transformers, thermocouples, and lighting
  • Replace electrical components, switches, fixtures, and circuit breakers
  • Follow process documents, routings, and specifications to ensure correct product quantity and style
  • Meet daily departmental production goals
  • Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts
  • Utilize the MVP system for work orders
  • Complete work orders safely and in a timely manner
  • Escalate issues to Management and/or Engineering as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance, equivalent Military Education, or completion of a formal Apprenticeship Program required
  • Good troubleshooting and calibration skills
  • Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and diagrams
  • Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures
  • Must be reliable and dependable
  • Follow proper LOTO and Fall Protection guidelines
  • Approximately 12 hours standing with intermittent breaks per shift
  • Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, and bending
  • Lift no more than 33 pounds
  • Work indoors and outdoors in a non-climate-controlled environment
  • Moderate dust exposure and hot surfaces

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Safety glasses with side-shields required
  • Safety shoes required
  • Gloves, including cut-resistant gloves when necessary
  • Dust exposure PPE as required