Maintenance Technician Experienced - 1st shift

About Kennametal

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 and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

JOB TITLE:  VAPORMATT TECHNICIAN                                                 

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

           

This skilled multi-trade position is responsible for supporting and maintaining Vapormatt Precoat and Postcoat Tigers, and the Vapormatt Sabre. The individual will interact with plant personnel and independently work on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and conduct daily PMs. This position will plan a spare parts inventory for the 6-month and the 12-month pm and help conduct the 6-week flush with the maintenance staff.

 

Skill Sets:

• Electrical

• 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

 

• Other skills

• Interpersonal skills to work and communicate with operators and vendors.
• Good written and verbal skills in working with technicians and vendors.
• Excellent communication skills with production supervisors and employees

 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a maintenance technician supported by training from a certified journeyman program, vocational, or technical school about the skill sets listed above. 
• The job requires frequent walking, climbing ladders, and standing for long periods up to 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer