Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced-2nd Shift

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.

 

 

 

 

La Vergne, TN

2nd Shift - Mon-Fri; 3pm-11pm

 

Job Summary and Mission

                                                         

Provides mechanical and electrical repair of equipment and facilities                                                                                                               

                                                                       

Key Job Responsibilities                                                                                                                                      

Responds to trouble calls and provides equpment repairs. Repairs mechanical, electrical, programming, automation, robotics, hydraulic and pneumatic concerns. Troubleshoots complex CNC equipment and repairs in a timely manner. Maintains inventory of necessary spare parts and engages in emergency part orders. Performs Preventive Maintanance activities in coordination with the SAP PM application. Escalates concerns to the Maintenance Manager when repairs cannot be completed in a timely manner. Provides guidance on normal equipment operation to operators. Effectively hands off repaired equipment to operations using the Equipment Turnover policy. Tests equipment thoroughly following repair to ensure that further breakdowns don't occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Description of Accountability                                                                 

Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.   Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.  Technician responsible for following Lock Out Tag Out procedures while working on equipment. Coordinates repairs to ensure maximum up time of equipment. Must be reliable and dependable. Communicate safety, quality, product issues with Maintenance Manager, Supervisors, and team members across shifts. Responsible for Manufacturing Readiness of the equipment of a given area. Responsible for ordering spare parts as needed when supplies are low. Effectively performs Preventive Maintenance using SAP PM. Utilizes operating and technical manuals to assist in repair when needed. Notifies Operator and Supervisor when repairs are complete and stays at the machine until proper operation is ensured.                                                                                                                                

Education and Experience                                                          

Must have High School diploma or GED. 2 or 4 year Technical Degree preferred. SAP ERP Prior experience Highly preferred                                                                                                                         

Work Environment                                                           

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.  Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required.  Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.                                                                   

                                                                                                                   

Physical Demands                                                           

Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period.  Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.