Question 1

Do workers at Kennametal get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
80% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 2

Does Kennametal pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 3

At Kennametal, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from Kennametal affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
79% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.

67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

Question 7

Do workers at Kennametal worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 8

Do Kennametal workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for Kennametal workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
69% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 11

Do Kennametal managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
82% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 12

Do jobs at Kennametal spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 14

Is working at Kennametal good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 15

Do people at Kennametal feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 16

Do people at Kennametal get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 17

Is it stressful to work at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed here.
68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 18

Do people at Kennametal enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Only some people enjoy their job.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 19

Do people at Kennametal recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Not many people recommend working with their team.
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 20

Do people get enough training when they start at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 21

Do people get support to advance at Kennametal?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 22

Do people think Kennametal’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 23

Do workers feel well informed about how Kennametal is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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