Machine Maintenance Technician Senior-US

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for performing installations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex machinery. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and vendors to maintain high standards of production. If you have a passion for machinery and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of various systems.
• Repair equipment according to standard engineering practices and OEM manuals.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Electronic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

PLC Programming

Soldering

Welding

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

CNC Processing

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Certifications in Maintenance

Tools

Multi-meter

Ammeter

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

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Machine Maintenance Technician Senior-US

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC, US, 27890

On-site or Remote: Onsite

REQ ID: 45829

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Machine Maintenance Technician Senior

3rd Shift

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, maintaining, and calibrating the following systems: Electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and associated equipment, and processes used in the manufacturing of tungsten carbide and ceramic tools including facility equipment. The job is subject to general work instructions, standardized practices and procedures, and supervision of progress and results. Must follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work always permits and comply with plant safety programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Repair equipment in accordance with standard engineering practices and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) technical manuals.
2. Ability to read and comprehend schematics, multi-meter & ammeter utilization, 3-phase and single-phase motor control, PLC & ladder logic programming & understanding (AB SLC-500 & MicroLogix, Control Logix, RS Logix).
3. Soldering, power tool usage capability, welding: arc and/or TIG, pipe fitting; soldering/threading, power transmission applications knowledge (gearboxes, sprockets, & belts), pneumatics/hydraulics.
4. Perform troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance of all manufacturing and associated service equipment identifying the root cause of the problem.
5. Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems controls and components.
6. Rebuild all machine accessories, pumps, motors, dressing units, and fixtures.
7. Complete scheduled electrical/electronic overhaul/rebuild of equipment, including rewiring and replacement of motors, encoders/resolvers, electronic printed circuit boards, proximity switches, micro switches, relays, timers, etc.
8. Calibration and testing upon completion of overhaul.
9. Working from prints, sketches, schematics, vendor equipment manuals or verbal instructions to maintain equipment in adjustment, aligning, and fitting.
10. Preventive maintenance, including inspection, repair and lubrication of all manufacturing equipment and processes and facility equipment following plant-wide preventive maintenance program.
11. If applicable, provide maintenance for plumbing and HVAC equipment as required.
12. Utilize basic CNC processing and test equipment in diagnosing and correcting defective components.
13. Operate and repair machine tools by welding, fabricate sheet metal items as needed.
14. Make brackets, accessories and repair parts as needed.
15. Review all work orders, order supply parts electronically.
16. Calibrate manufacturing equipment and processes and facility equipment in accordance with OEM suggested guidelines.
17. Install new equipment: disassemble, relocate, and reinstall existing equipment per current electrical and plumbing guidelines.
18. Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
19. Interact with staff in all departments of the plant, as well as outside vendors and service engineers.
20. Attend technical training sessions to upgrade skills and knowledge of increasingly sophisticated equipment and processes.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred:

Associate degree or equivalent in industrial maintenance and/or relative discipline and 3-5 years’ maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing facility required. In lieu of experience, licenses, certifications will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Raleigh
Nearest Secondary Market: Rocky Mount
Job Segment: Machinist, Facilities, CNC, Pipe Welding, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Operations