Kennametal

Maintenance Technician – Experienced

Kennametal
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeBedford • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
Apply

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in predictive and preventive maintenance analysis, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. Proficient in preparing technical reports and guiding junior team members while interfacing with contractors and technology support groups.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CNC Maintenance Technician ExperiencePredictive And Preventive Maintenance AnalysisKnowledge Of Electrical And Controls EngineeringSAP-PM KnowledgeRigging Equipment And Components

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing 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
  • Prepare technical reports documenting equipment modifications and maintenance procedures
  • Prepare for new or relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping and ventilating according to equipment requirements
  • Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot and fine-tune new or relocated equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair existing 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
  • Interface with the in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show work status and time spent
  • Guide and support junior team members and assist with orientation and training
  • Act as an informal resource for less-experienced colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Specialized external certification is typically expected
  • Ability to safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Shift Premium eligible
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Troubleshooting Equipment ProblemsPreventive MaintenanceEquipment Failure AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationEquipment Installation And AssemblyMechanical And Electrical RepairsPneumatics KnowledgeHydraulics KnowledgeElectric Motors And Controls KnowledgeHazardous Materials Handling
Soft Skills
Team SupportTraining And Orientation
Tools & Technologies
Computerized Machine Maintenance SystemSAP-PMStep 7
Certifications & Qualifications
Specialized External Certification
Industry Keywords
Preventive MaintenanceEquipment ImprovementsAvailability And CapabilityHazardous Waste ManagementPipefitting Knowledge