Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

WIDIA; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Insurance from day one

PTO and holidays

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Safety shoe stipend

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Ohio. The role supports CNC grinders, presses, furnaces, and related equipment, performing repairs, upgrades and preventive maintenance within a controlled manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ maintenance experience, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and comfort with reading schematics and welding. Shift premium paid and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a maintenance technician with related training.
• Safety-minded and able to participate in spill response and respirator programs.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform daily PMs on CNC grinders, presses and furnaces; support equipment.
• Interact with plant personnel and participate in maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Fabrication

Tools

CNC-driven systems

PLC’s / Ladder Logic

3 phase & single-phase motor control

Job description

About Kennametal
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 defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Kennametal
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 defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Shift - 3rd Shift. Hours 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Job Description

This is a skilled multi-trade position responsible for supporting and maintaining CNC Grinders, Presses, Sintering furnaces, Wet and Dry media blasters, CVD Furnaces, PVD Furnaces, and the facility that encompasses the equipment. The individual will be interacting alongside plant personnel and independently working on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and conducting PMs daily.

Skills Sets

• Electrical
  • CNC-driven systems – Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
  • PLC’s / Ladder Logic understanding.
  • 3 phase & Single-phase motor control
  • Capability of fluently reading and comprehending schematics
  • Conduit and panel wiring installation.
  • NEC code & NFPA 70.E comprehension & understanding
• Mechanical
  • Mechanical drawing reading and comprehension
  • Power Transmission
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulic systems and schematics
  • Pipe fitting; Welding / Soldering / Threading
• Fabrication
  • Welding - Arc, MIG and TIG
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Metal shaping and bending

Job Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a maintenance technician supported by training from a certification program, vocational, or technical school pertaining to the skill sets listed above. The job requires frequent walking, climbing ladders, and standing for periods up to 8-12 hours a day. The applicant must be safety-minded and will be required to participate in the Kennametal Spill Response program. Will be required to pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation and participate on the Plant Emergency SCBA Response Team.

Work Environment

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety shoes required. Cut resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands

Approximately 8 hours standing/ walking with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period. Frequent reaching, climbing, and bending. Lifting up to thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

Gather and analyze information, utilize learned skills, and critical reasoning to develop options and solve moderate to complex problems.

Rewards And Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, employees receive a shift premium of $3.00/hr for 3rd Shift
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year.
• Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Annual safety shoe stipend

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer