Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of industrial production equipment, with an even mix of mechanical and electrical work. This role focuses on CNC machining equipment, forging and heat treat systems, and other automated machinery, ensuring reliable operation through both preventative and reactive maintenance. The technician works in a high-volume manufacturing environment, supporting continuous production and contributing to overall equipment efficiency and uptime.

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on CNC machining centers, mills, lathes, grinders, heat treat equipment, hot forging and cold forging equipment, magnesium phosphate machines, and related production machinery.
• Carry out both preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure consistent, reliable operation of all assigned equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical components, including replacing ball screws, bearings, solenoids, hydraulic and pneumatic components, belts, and other machine parts.
• Rebuild and repair loaders on CNC machines, including mechanical alignment, component replacement, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, chip processors, and related material handling systems to maintain smooth production flow.
• Identify and repair oil leaks, perform spindle repairs, and address other mechanical issues that impact machine performance and product quality.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including work on solenoids, limit switches, sensors, motors, and wiring.
• Work safely with 480-volt, three-phase electrical systems, including motors, controls, and associated wiring and components.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting on systems using Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi platforms to identify control issues and restore proper machine operation.
• Support and troubleshoot robotics and automation equipment as needed to maintain production throughput.
• Execute the preventative maintenance program effectively, documenting work performed and recommending improvements to maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to understand equipment issues, prioritize repairs, and plan maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Fabricate or modify parts and components as needed to complete repairs and improve machine reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including parts used, time spent, and root cause of failures.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company policies while working on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Adapt to working across multiple types of equipment, including lathes, mills, conveyors, grinders, CNC machines, stamping presses, injection molding equipment, hobbers, shavers, and other specialized machinery.
• Remain flexible to work different shifts as needed and support maintenance coverage across the facility’s operating schedule.

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills, including hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proven electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience with 480-volt, three-phase systems, motors, and wiring.
• Demonstrated ability to perform PLC troubleshooting (Programmable Logic Controller) to diagnose control issues and restore machine operation.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information related to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Capability to work with a roughly 50% mechanical and 50% electrical workload.
• Comfort working on CNC machines and related equipment in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Experience with CNC machining equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders, and related systems.
• Experience working with stamping, injection molding, hobbers, shavers, and similar industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with conveyors, chip processors, and other material handling equipment.
• Experience with robotics in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Exposure to PLC systems using Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Ability to rebuild loaders on CNC machines and perform spindle repairs.
• Skill in fabricating or modifying parts and components to support…