Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Kennametal; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Safety shoe stipend

Job summary

Kennametal's Ohio facility seeks a skilled maintenance technician for 3rd shift to support CNC grinders, presses, furnaces and related equipment. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while performing daily PMs.

The role requires certification or technical training and the ability to read schematics. You will work with plant personnel, follow safety procedures, and adapt to a night shift in a controlled environment with PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a maintenance technician.
• Certification program or vocational/technical training completed.
• Able to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Must pass Respirator Medical Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Engage in welding, conduit/panel wiring tasks and wiring projects.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to support production equipment.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Fabrication

Education

Certification program/technical training

Tools

PLC Ladder Logic

Job description

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.

We are hiring 3rd shift. Hours 11pm–7am.

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

• 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.