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Maintenance Technician
Kennametal. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production and facilities equipment .
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