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Kennametal

3.7
based on 290 Reviews

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Company Summary

Kennametal delivers productivity in the most demanding environments and industries including metalworking, EV manufacturing, aerospace, and infrastructure.

Overall Rating

3.7/5
based on 290 reviews
highly rated categories
6% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions/Appraisal, Job Security, Work Satisfaction

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
54% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
64% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
55% employees reported
No travel
No travel
40% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Free meal
Free meal
28 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
25 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
21 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
19 employees reported
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About Kennametal

Founded in1938 (87 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersLatrobe, Pennsylvania, United States (USA)
Office Locations
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Websitekennametal.com
Primary Industry
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Kennametal was founded in 1938. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation trust Kennametal’s innovations in materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Kennametal employs more than 11,000 people around the globe serving customers in more than 60 countries. In fiscal year 2017, Kennametal reported sales of 2.1 billion dollars. Experts in three business segments Industrial, Infrastructure and WIDIA work directly on the customer shop floor, at the mine face or on the construction site to solve problems and increase productivity.
Mission: To deliver top-tier results, relentlessly focus on execution of all plans, and consistently meet their stated goals by fostering a culture of performance and accountability.
Vision: To understand the customer's business, anticipate their needs, and deliver value to make their customers more competitive.
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Kennametal Ratings

based on 290 reviews

Overall Rating

3.7/5
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Category Ratings

3.6

Work-Life Balance

3.5

Company Culture

3.4

Skill Development

3.4

Salary & Benefits

3.3

Work Satisfaction

3.3

Job Security

2.9

Promotions/Appraisal

Kennametal is rated 3.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 290 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Kennametal
based on 275 reviews
3.9
Rated by 28 Women
Rated 3.6 for Skill Development and 3.6 for Work-Life Balance
3.7
Rated by 247 Men
Rated 3.7 for Work-Life Balance and 3.5 for Company Culture

Work Policy at Kennametal

based on 41 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
54%
Hybrid
44%
Permanent work from home
2%

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Salary & Benefits
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Critically Rated for
Promotion/Appraisals
Job Security
Work Satisfaction
No critically rated category
No critically rated category
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Primary Work Policy
Work from office
54% employees reported
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Work from office
73% employees reported
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Rating by Women Employees
3.9
Good
rated by 28 women
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no rating available
3.6
Good
rated by 33 women
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no rating available
Rating by Men Employees
3.7
Good
rated by 247 men
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no rating available
4.4
Good
rated by 542 men
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no rating available
Job Security
3.3
Average
4.9
Excellent
4.1
Good
4.1
Good
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Kennametal Salaries

3.4
rated by 290 employees for salaries

Design Engineer

(62 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Senior Design Engineer

(42 salaries)
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Applications Engineer

(41 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

Assistant Sales Manager

(40 salaries)
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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

Area Sales Manager

(28 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹25.7 L/yr

Associate Engineer

(25 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr

Junior Design Engineer

(24 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr

Executive Engineer

(23 salaries)
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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Graduate Apprentice Trainee

(22 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹2.4 L/yr

Lead Design Engineer

(18 salaries)
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

Kennametal Interview Questions

Interview Process at Kennametal

based on 10 interviews in last 1 year
Interview Experience
4.1
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
86%
Hard
14%

People are getting interviews through

based on 15 Kennametal interviews
Walkin
27%
Campus Placement
13%
Company Website
13%
Job Portal
13%
*34% candidates got the interview through other sources
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Kennametal FAQs

When was Kennametal founded?
Kennametal was founded in 1938. The company has been operating for 87 years primarily in the Industrial Machinery sector.
Where is the Kennametal headquarters located?
Kennametal is headquartered in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It operates in 4 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Gurgaon / Gurugram, Pune, Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To explore all the office locations, visit Kennametal locations.
How many employees does Kennametal have in India?
Kennametal currently has more than 700+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Kennametal based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Kennametal have good work-life balance?
Kennametal has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 68% employees rated Kennametal 4 or above, while 32% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Kennametal work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Kennametal good for career growth?
Career growth at Kennametal is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 32% employees rated Kennametal 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Kennametal promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Kennametal?
Working at Kennametal does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, job security and work satisfaction, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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