Maintenance Technician - Experienced-US

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Kennametal Stellite Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their facility in Asheboro, North Carolina. This role involves installations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of essential systems used in manufacturing. Candidates should have an associate degree and 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

The job requires adherence to safety procedures and includes benefits like medical coverage and paid time off. Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment supporting various maintenance tasks and equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in industrial maintenance and/or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of maintenance and repair experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment in accordance with standard engineering practices and OEM technical manuals.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspection of equipment and processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Repair techniques

PLC & ladder logic

Pneumatics/hydraulics

CNC processing

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance

3–5 years experience in manufacturing facility

Job description

Maintenance Technician

12 HR shift 6am - 6pm

For the 1st 6 months or so training will be Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; employee wellness programs.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and calibration of electrical, electronic, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and associated equipment used in the manufacturing of tungsten carbide, HSS, and ceramic tools, including facility equipment. The role follows general work instructions, standardized practices and procedures, and is supervised for progress and results. The technician must follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work permits, and plant safety programs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Repair equipment in accordance with standard engineering practices and OEM technical manuals.
• Read and comprehend schematics, multi‑meter and ammeter utilization, 3‑phase and single‑phase motor control, PLC & ladder logic, soldering, power tool usage, welding, threading, and power transmission applications knowledge (gearboxes, sprockets, and belts), pneumatics/hydraulics.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of all manufacturing and associated service equipment, identifying root causes.
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic system controls and components.
• Complete overhaul/rebuild of equipment, including rewiring, motor replacement, ball‑screws, rails and bearings, encoders/resolvers, electronic PCB, proximity switches, micro switches, relays, timers, etc., and conduct calibration and testing upon completion.
• Interpret prints, sketches, schematics, vendor equipment manuals, or verbal instructions to adjust, align, and fit equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including inspection, repair, and lubrication of all manufacturing equipment and processes and facility equipment per the plant-wide preventive maintenance program.
• Use equipment manuals or verbal instructions to adjust, align, and fit intricate equipment.
• Utilize basic CNC processing and test equipment to diagnose and correct defective components.
• Review all work orders, document, and complete them upon job completion.
• Calibrate manufacturing equipment, including robots, per OEM guidelines.
• Interact with staff in all plant departments, as well as outside vendors and service engineers.
• Attend technical training sessions to upgrade skills and knowledge of increasingly complex equipment and processes.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent in industrial maintenance and/or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of maintenance and repair experience in a manufacturing facility.