Experienced Maintenance Technician

Traverse City, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 10000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at @Kennametal: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title:Experienced Maintenance Technician

Location:Traverse City MI

Job Summary:

Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures enhancing uptime and reducing costs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g. IT development research support skilled trade)
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g. mechanical electrical).
Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability capability and yield.
Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).
Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.
Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
Prepare for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing wiring piping ventilation etc. according to incoming equipment requirements.
Receive rig unload transport install assemble troubleshoot and fine tune new/relocated equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment.
Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts that may be needed to complete the repair.
Interface with and assist outside contractors OEMs and Technology Process Support groups in all attempts to install new and repair or upgrade existing processes.
Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job.

Education Work Experience Skills Certificates

Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree.
Able to do basic math.
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals work orders schematic and blueprints.
Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII.
Ability to read and comprehend Schematics Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization 3 phase & Single phase motor control PLC & Ladder Logic programming & understanding (AB SLC-500 & Micrologix Control logix) Soldering Mechanical Power tool usage capability Welding: Arc and/or TIG Pipe fitting; Soldering / Threading Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes sprockets & Belts) Pneumatics / Hydraulics.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personal supervisors and managers.
Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
Must have passed General Aptitude Test Battery.
Must have successfully completed training for and is certified or pursuing certification as a State Journeyman appropriate to plant location in electrical or machine maintenance OR has 2 - 5 years or more documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment.

As part of our core values Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Title:Experienced Maintenance Technician

Location:Traverse City MI

Job Summary:

Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures enhancing uptime and reducing costs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g. IT development research support skilled trade)
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g. mechanical electrical).
Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability capability and yield.
Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).
Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.
Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
Prepare for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing wiring piping ventilation etc. according to incoming equipment requirements.
Receive rig unload transport install assemble troubleshoot and fine tune new/relocated equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment.
Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts that may be needed to complete the repair.
Interface with and assist outside contractors OEMs and Technology Process Support groups in all attempts to install new and repair or upgrade existing processes.
Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job.

Education Work Experience Skills Certificates

Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree.
Able to do basic math.
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals work orders schematic and blueprints.
Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII.
Ability to read and comprehend Schematics Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization 3 phase & Single phase motor control PLC & Ladder Logic programming & understanding (AB SLC-500 & Micrologix Control logix) Soldering Mechanical Power tool usage capability Welding: Arc and/or TIG Pipe fitting; Soldering / Threading Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes sprockets & Belts) Pneumatics / Hydraulics.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personal supervisors and managers.
Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
Must have passed General Aptitude Test Battery.
Must have successfully completed training for and is certified or pursuing certification as a State Journeyman appropriate to plant location in electrical or machine maintenance OR has 2 - 5 years or more documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment.

As part of our core values Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Electrical Experience
eMaint
Industrial Maintenance
HVAC
Mechanical Knowledge
Property Maintenance
Maintenance
Painting
Plumbing
Hydraulics
Programmable Logic Controllers
Troubleshooting

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About Company

Kennametal

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) brings together materials science, technical expertise, innovative thinking and superior customer service to help the world fly, drive, power and build. Our tools, materials and wear-resistant solutions enable customers to run longer, cut faster and machine ... View more

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