Maintenance Technician – Experienced

Kennametal

. Perform predictive and preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and prevent equipment failures, enhance uptime, and reduce costs.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNew Market • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $30 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in predictive and preventive maintenance analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment. Proficient in using technical documentation and software tools to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

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Preventive MaintenanceEquipment TroubleshootingElectrical Maintenance CertificationComputerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)PLC Programming

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Hard Skills

Predictive Maintenance AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceEquipment Failure AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationElectrical Systems TroubleshootingMechanical Systems RepairWiring and Piping InstallationMulti-Meter UtilizationPower Transmission ApplicationsHydraulics and Pneumatics

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAP MIIComputerized Machine Maintenance SystemPower ToolsWelding EquipmentSoldering Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

State Journeyman CertificationGeneral Aptitude Test Battery

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentEquipment InstallationHazardous Materials HandlingOperational ProcessesMaintenance Repair Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and prevent equipment failures, enhance uptime, and reduce costs.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.
Perform equipment failure analyses, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and perform necessary repairs.
Prepare technical reports documenting equipment modifications and maintenance procedures.
Prepare for new or relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping, and ventilation according to equipment requirements.
Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine-tune new or relocated equipment.
Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts needed for repairs.
Interface with and assist outside contractors, OEMs, and Technology Process Support groups with installations, repairs, and process upgrades.
Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
Update the in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System with work status and time spent.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a High School diploma or GED.
1-3 years of experience.
Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree.
Must have passed General Aptitude Test Battery.
Must have successfully completed training for, and is certified as a State Journeyman, appropriate to plant location, in electrical or machine maintenance OR has 8 years or more documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment.
Able to do basic math.
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to use a personal computer and software such as SAP MII.
Knowledge of multi-meter and ammeter utilization, three-phase and single-phase motor control, PLC and ladder logic programming and understanding, soldering, mechanical systems, power tools, arc and/or TIG welding, pipefitting, threading, power transmission applications, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personnel, supervisors, and managers.
Working knowledge and skills to perform defined analytical/scientific methods or operational processes.
Ability to work with moderate supervision and within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.