Senior CNC Maintenance Lead

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Maintenance Full-time Regular Cerritos, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

About Pankl Aerospace Systems

Pankl Aerospace Systems is a leading manufacturer of high precision aerospace components serving commercial and defense aviation markets worldwide. We are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture built on teamwork, respect, and employee growth.

Looking for a hands-on leadership role where your CNC maintenance expertise can shape how a machine shop runs? As a Senior CNC Maintenance Lead
, you will take ownership of daily CNC maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting across complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment by building out a proactive preventative maintenance program and leading a growing maintenance team.

• 7-10 years of hands-on CNC maintenance experience, with strong experience supporting complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling systems
• Experience diagnosing issues involving servo drives, axis systems, spindles, tool changers, and machine controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings, and use diagnostic and precision measuring equipment.
• Siemens SINUMERIK controls and PLC fault-finding experience preferred. WFL or comparable mill-turn experience would be a significant advantage.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, documenting repairs, and investigating recurring failures.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians, coordinating contractors, and working directly with machine manufacturers.
• Technical apprenticeship, relevant qualification, or equivalent practical experience, together with strong machine safety and energy-isolation practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Take ownership of daily CNC maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting.
• Assess machine condition and establish a prioritized maintenance backlog.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer requirements and actual operating conditions.
• Establish work-order records, maintenance history, and critical spare-parts requirements.
• Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance and communicate machine status.
• Work closely with WFL and other equipment suppliers, ensuring technical recommendations are followed through.
• Help define staffing requirements, interview candidates, and train the maintenance team.
• Track repeat failures, repair times, overdue maintenance, and equipment availability to demonstrate progress.

Why Join Pankl?

At Pankl, your work makes a difference. We invest in our employees through competitive pay, career development opportunities, advanced manufacturing technology, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and success.

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid and optional life insurance
• HRA and Voluntary Aflac plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee training and development programs

Export Compliance Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.