Maintenance Technician - Experienced-US

Kennametal Inc.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium eligible

2 weeks PTO

Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Bedford, PA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform predictive and preventive maintenance on CNC machinery and plant systems, ensuring uptime and reliability.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, and the ability to guide junior technicians while supporting engineers on projects. Shift: 3rd, 11:00 pm–7:00 am; PTO and healthcare benefits apply. Kennametal is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree with focus in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• 5-10 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical).
• Guides and supports junior team members; may assist in their orientation and training.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems; prepares technical reports documenting modifications and procedures.
• Interface with outside contractors, OEMs and Technology Process Support groups for installations and upgrades.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and wastes; interface with in-plant Computerized Maintenance System to show status of work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP-PM

Step 7

Job description

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defence, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Maintenance Technician Experienced

Location

Bedford, PA

Shift

3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Shift Premium eligible + 2 weeks PTO + Subsidized healthcare starts day 1

Purpose Of The Position

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

Knowledge And Experience

• 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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience;
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience;
• Typically has specialized external certification;
• Guides and supports junior team members; may assist in their formal orientation and training;
• May have specialized external certification;
• 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.

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.