Preventive Maintenance Technician

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Collierville, TN, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Millwork & CNC Equipment Maintenance

Department:

Maintenance / Facilities

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Employment Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; rotating on-call coverage for off-shift and weekend equipment emergencies as required

Travel Required:

Minimal

Position Summary

The Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing scheduled preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment throughout the facility, with particular expertise in millwork machinery (saws, routers, handheld pneumatic tools, and related woodworking equipment) and CNC equipment (CNC routers, machining centers, and associated controls). This role works to maximize equipment uptime, extend asset life, and ensure a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Preventative Maintenance Technician partners closely with production, operations, and safety teams to minimize unplanned downtime and support consistent, high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance Program

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on all production equipment according to established PM calendars and manufacturer specifications
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and replace worn components on machinery to prevent unplanned breakdowns
• Maintain accurate PM schedules and update the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with completed work orders
• Identify early signs of equipment wear or failure through routine inspections and predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging)
• Coordinate PM activities with production scheduling to minimize impact on output

Millwork Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair millwork production equipment including saws, pneumatic tools, machining centers, and dust collection systems
• Perform blade, knife, and belt changes, alignments, and calibrations on woodworking machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on millwork equipment
• Ensure proper function of feed systems, conveyors, and material handling equipment associated with millwork production lines
• Coordinate with machine operators to identify recurring performance issues and implement corrective actions

CNC Equipment Maintenance & Calibration

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CNC routers, machining centers, and related automated equipment
• Perform routine calibration, homing, and alignment of CNC axes, spindles, and tooling systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues with CNC controllers, servo drives, and PLC-based control systems
• Update and back up CNC machine programs, parameters, and offsets as needed in coordination with programming staff
• Monitor spindle performance, tool changers, and vacuum/hold-down systems for proper operation
• Partner with CNC operators and programmers to troubleshoot production issues tied to equipment performance
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production line stoppages to minimize downtime
• Diagnose root causes of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures
• Perform emergency repairs and implement temporary fixes when needed to keep production running safely
• Escalate complex issues to outside vendors, equipment manufacturers, or engineering as required
• Maintain an adequate inventory of critical spare parts for high-priority equipment

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when servicing or repairing equipment
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies during all maintenance activities
• Identify and report unsafe equipment conditions or safety hazards
• Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) required for maintenance tasks
• Participate in safety audits and equipment risk assessments

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete work orders, PM checklists, and repair logs accurately and in a timely…