Machine Maintenance Technician

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Rogers, Arkansas seeks a Maintenance Technician to conduct predictive and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and vocational training. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, performing repairs, and documenting maintenance procedures. Strong mechanical knowledge and communication skills are essential. This is a full-time position with no travel required and additional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in maintenance.
• Must be certified or pursuing certification as a State Journeyman in electrical or machine maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to enhance equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and recommend improvements.
• Prepare technical reports for documentation.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend Schematics

Mechanical knowledge

Welding: Arc and/or TIG

Power Tool Usage Capability

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Soldering

Pneumatics / Hydraulics knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP MII

Job description

Shift: 3rd, Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am

Job Summary

Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing costs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade)
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical)
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield
• Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance)
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems
• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures
• Prepare for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping, ventilation, etc. according to incoming equipment requirements
• Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine tune new/relocated equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment
• Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts that may be needed to complete the repair
• 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
• Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
• Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job

Complexity

• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

• ☒High School
• ☐Master’s Degree

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 1-3 Years

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills

• Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematic and blueprints
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII
• 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
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personal, supervisors, and managers
• Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise

Required Licenses & Certificates

• 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

Total Span of Control and Authority

• Reporting relationships, geographical scope, and level of management responsibility

Role Reports to – Manager Job Title: People Management

Direct Reports Job Title(s):

Geographical Scope: North America

Management Scope: None

Travel, Physical Requirements, Working Conditions and Equipment

• Travel Required: No
• Physical Requirements
  • Driving
  • Pushing/Pulling
• Equipment
  • Safety Shoes

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.

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