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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 . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Maintenance Helper

Location: New Market

Shift : 1st shift Monday – Friday, 6:45am – 3:15pm

Job Summary:

This position works under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineer, or in his/her absence, the designee. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily, and results are reviewed daily or as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Basic maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks on; plant equipment, machines, and buildings including:

• Cleaning, painting, lubrication, fluid and filter changes.
• Empty chip hoppers and grinding swarf
• Basic plumbing, basic carpentry, basic metal fabrication.
• Repair shop floors and stairs, installs racking units and guards.
• Loads and unloads trucks, assists in equipment relocation and installation.
• Changes light bulbs
• Cleaning sumps, catch basins, roof drains, sewer and drain lines.
• Janitorial support
• Winter maintenance including snow removal and apply anti-skid material.
• Orders parts, materials, and chemicals as needed

Experience:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma
• A demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• The ability to handle hazardous chemicals / waste safely and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• A valid forklift operator license
• Experience in DOT training and Hazardous Material Spill Training is preferred.
• Incumbents are required to successfully complete RCRA training within the first six months in the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer