Machine Maintenance Technician Experienced Position Available In Randolph, North Carolina

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 @

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Job Summary:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, maintain, and calibrate the following systems: Electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system and associated equipment, and processes used in the manufacturing of tungsten carbide, HSS and ceramic tools including facility equipment. The job is subject to general work instructions, standardized practices and procedures, and supervision of progress and result. Must follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work always permits and comply with plant safety programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Repair equipment in accordance with standard engineering practices and original equipment manufacturers OEM technical manuals. Ability to read and comprehend Schematics, Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization, 3 phase and Single-phase motor control, PLC & Ladder Logic, Soldering, Power tool usage capability, Welding, Soldering, Threading, Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes, sprockets, & Belts), Pneumatics/Hydraulics. Perform troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance of all manufacturing and associated service equipment identifying the root cause of the problem. Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems controls and components. Complete overhaul/rebuild of equipment, including rewiring and replacement of motors, ball-screws, rails and bearings, encoders/resolvers, electronic printed circuit boards, proximity switches, micro switches, relays, timers etc. Also include calibration and testing upon completion of overhaul. Working from prints, sketches, schematics, vender equipment manuals or verbal instructions to maintain equipment in adjustment, aligning, and fitting. . Preventive Maintenance, including inspection, repair and lubrication of all manufacturing equipment and processes and facility equipment following plant-wide preventive maintenance program. Use equipment manuals or verbal instructions to maintain intricate equipment in adjusting, aligning, and fitting. Utilize basic CNC processing and test equipment in diagnosing and correcting defective components. Review all work orders and document and fill them out upon completion. Calibrate manufacturing equipment, Robots in accordance with OEM suggested guidelines. Interact with staff in all departments of the plant, as well as outside vendors and service engineers. Attend technical training sessions to upgrade skills and knowledge of increasingly complex equipment and processes. Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred: Associate degree or equivalent in industrial maintenance and/or relative discipline and 3-5 years’ maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing facility required. Equal Opportunity Employer