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, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 9,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $1.9 billion in revenues in fiscal 2020. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Requirements and Tasks

This position will support theFacilities Manager and the Maintenance Department in continual process improvements to increase safety and machine uptime.

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years or more experience preferred in a manufacturing facility as Maintenance Technician, knowledge of CNC machine maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals and electric motors and controls
• PLC knowledge preferred - writing and editing code
• Knowledge and ability of rigging equipment and components.
• Understand ladder logic
• Strongly desired: Knowledge of robotics technologies and computer applications working principles and operation manuals; ability to implement and operate them in an automated manufacturing environment (Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Seiko, Hitachi, Haas, HEIDENHAIN, Mazatrol)
• SAP-PM and Step 7 knowledge is a plus but not required

• Flexibility and Adaptability

Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.

• Problem Solving

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, able to participate on a project team and interface effectively

• Productivity Orientation

Knowledge of the factors that influence productivity and ability to maintain focus on organizational factors that maximize operational performance.

• Industrial Automation/Automatic Control

Knowledge of various automatic control systems, processes, and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design, implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as minimize human intervention.

• Manufacturing Equipment

Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

• Familiarity with NC controls and servo circuits
• Experience in a CNC machining environment

• Manufacturing Safety

Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing safety; ability to achieve safety and security requirements of manufacturing staff and work environment.

• Mechanical Assembly

Knowledge of various areas of mechanical assembly expertise, skills, and techniques; ability to perform mechanical assemblies and subassemblies and related tasks such as material procurement, process development, fabrication, and testing.

• Knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals and electric motors and controls is preferred

• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery

Knowledge of robotics technologies and computer applications working principles and operation manuals; ability to implement and operate them in an automated manufacturing environment.

• Preferred knowledge in Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Seiko, Hitachi, Haas, HEIDENHAIN, Mazatrol
• Ability to properly use oscilloscope is preferred
• Knowledge of Ethernet communications, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize and resolve technical (mechanical, electrical, systems or operational) problems in a manufacturing environment.

All employees are expected to:

• Must adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment.
• Support the Lean Enterprise/25 Keys initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity.
• Perform tasks in a quality manner to meet external and internal customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform in a flexible and cooperative manner toward team objectives and the goals of the company.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with those you come in contact with all matters.
• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and timely.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required.
• Be aware of all standard procedures and practices associated with the position and work to maintain compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer