Maintenance Technician - 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.

Maintenance Technician 

Shift: 1st; start between 6AM - 7:30AM

Traverse City, MI

Job Description:

This position is responsible for completing maintenance work to maintain the building and all the equipment encompassed in the Kennametal Facility.  The individual will need to interact with all levels of plant personnel to resolve issues utilizing problem-solving skills, manuals, technical support, and the skills listed below to obtain sustainable resolutions with a sense of urgency in a safe manner.

Job Requirements

• Leadership
  • Positive can-do attitude.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Ability to positively guide people.
  • Communicate with clear expectations.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work for the maintenance group.
  • Ability to resolve issues to keep work flowing.

• Electrical
  • Strong Troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and comprehend Schematics.
  • Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization
  • Single phase & 3 phase motor control
  • PLC & Ladder Logic and CNC understanding 
• Mechanical
  • Journeymen Troubleshooting skills.
  • Blueprint reading
  • Power tool usage capability
  • Welding: Arc and/or TIG
  • Machining including Mill, Lathe and Grinder functions
  • Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes, sprockets, and belts)
• Pneumatics / Hydraulics
  • Schematic Reading
  • Strong Troubleshooting skills.
  • Application selection knowledge
• Standard

 Must have experience with specified training in the field from a vocational school, technical college, or a journeyman card holder in a field applying to industrial maintenance.  Must have reading and writing skills and be able to use computers efficiently daily.  Ability to understand, follow, and push plant processes and procedures while guiding the Maintenance team.  This job requires frequent walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing for periods of up to 12 hours a day.  Participation in the Spill Response & 1st Responder program. The Individual must be flexible to work an alternative shift plus overtime to support the business needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer