Maintenance Technician - Experienced-US

Kennametal · New Market, VA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 85+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Kennametal (industrial) in New Market, VA. Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine-tune new/relocated equipment.

They ask for: 85+ years · degree required
Tools it names: PLC, Welding, Tooling, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $64k–$80k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 65 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 68 other live reliability postings in Virginia.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (85+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Welding 45%
✓ Team leadership 43%
✓ PLC 30%
✓ SAP 22%
Root cause 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 85+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Kennametal in New Market

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Duties

◆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, OEM’s 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 the status of work and time spent on the job.

Experience

✓Must have a High School diploma or GED.
✓1-3 years of experience
✓Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree.
✓Must have passed General Aptitude Test Battery.
✓Must have successfully completed training for, and is certified as a State Journeyman, appropriate to plant location, in electrical or machine maintenance OR has 8 years or more documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment.

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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.

Sr Machine Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Hourly Pay Range: $30-$38 per hour

Training on 1st Shift (6:45am-3:15pm)

Once trained, this position will work 2nd Shift Hours (2:45pm-11:15pm)

Summary

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

•Able to do basic math.
•Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematics, 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, Pipefitting; 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

Complexity

•Works with a moderate degree of supervision
•Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods