Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Kennametal?

Manager (19) , Assistant Manager (15) , Machine Operator (15) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Engineer (11) , CNC Machinist (10) , Senior Design Engineer (9) , Applications Engineer (8) , Design Engineer (8) , Intern (8) , Sales Engineer (8) , IT Analyst (7) , Internship (7) , Analyst (6) , CNC Machine Operator (6)

Question 1

Does Kennametal pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kennametal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kennametal. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

56% of Kennametal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kennametal 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Manager (19), Assistant Manager (15), Machine Operator (15), Customer Service Representative (13), Engineer (11), CNC Machinist (10), Senior Design Engineer (9), Applications Engineer (8), Design Engineer (8), Intern (8), Sales Engineer (8), IT Analyst (7), Internship (7), Analyst (6), CNC Machine Operator (6)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Kennametal according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Some great people" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good pay and the best job ive ever had." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance and quality of work" ((in 26 reviews)); "Some of the employees benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Freshers salary is good" ((in 16 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Kennametal according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Upper management has no idea and constant getting rid of people" ((in 19 reviews)); "Some departments lack team building events, or employee appreciation, there are no formal staff/group meetings to discuss questions and concerns, and most managers are too busy to help you with questions." ((in 14 reviews)); "Hot headed plant manager with little experience." ((in 8 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 8 reviews)); "No communication until after things are already decided." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Kennametal layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kennametal layoffs and their outlook for job security at Kennametal in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Kennametal locations?

Accepted Answer

Latrobe, Solon, Fort Mill, Pittsburgh, Johnson City, Goshen, Nashville, Orwell, La Vergne, Huntsville, Traverse City, Rogers, Bedford, Greenfield, Houston, New Market, Asheboro, Weldon, New Castle, Chicago, Rockford, Louisville, Charlotte, Henderson, Raleigh, Lyndonville, New Albany, Cleveland, Irwin, Birmingham

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