Maintenance Technician
Kennametal · Gurley, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 85+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Kennametal (industrial) in Gurley, AL. Troubleshoot, Maintain and Repair production and facilities equipment.
- They ask for
- 85+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (85+ vs 3+)
Typical $89k–$119k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- PLC 47%
- Welding 47%
- EHS / safety 28%
- Root cause 25%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job Summary and Mission
Troubleshoot, Maintain and Repair production and facilities equipment.
Key Job
Responsibilities
Perform maintenance and electrical duties in all departments to support production. Rebuild gears, drives and pneumatic cylinders. Perform plumbing, general machine shop and fabrication work. Dismantle machines to gain access to problem areas. Remove and replace worn or defective parts. Perform installation and periodic maintenance on a wide variety of machines and equipment. Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, phase angle SCR units, transformers, thermocouples, and lighting; replace electrical components, switches, fixtures and
circuit breakers.
Key Job Accountabilities
Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures. Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions. Operator responsible for following process documents, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct. Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Must be reliable and dependable. Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts. Follow proper LOTO and Fall Protection guidelines.
Education and Experience
Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance, equivalent Military Education, or completion of a formal Apprenticeship Program required. Must have good troubleshooting and calibration skills, and have ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and diagrams.
Work Environment
Environment not climate-controlled, indoor and outdoor work is required. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required. Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary. Dust exposure PPE as reqiured.
Physical Demands
Approximately 12 hours standing with intermittent breaks per shift. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting no more than thirty-three (33) pounds. Moderate dust and hot surfaces.
Problem Solving
Utilize MVP system for work orders. Complete work orders safely and in a timely fashion. Escalate issues to Management and/or Engineering as appropriate.
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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.
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Location - Gurley, AL
Shift - 6a-2p
