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?

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54% of Kennametal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kennametal 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kennametal?

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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

"Good pay and the best job ive ever had." ((in 42 reviews)); "Some great people" ((in 40 reviews)); "Some of the employees benefits are good" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance and quality of work" ((in 27 reviews)); "Freshers salary is good" ((in 16 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Upper management has no idea and constant getting rid of people" ((in 19 reviews)); "Managers, constantly micromanaging every second of your shift." ((in 14 reviews)); "Ineffective leadership and management concerns." ((in 9 reviews)); "Hot headed plant manager with little experience." ((in 8 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Kennametal layoffs in 2026?

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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?

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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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