Maintenance and CNC Technician

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement functions on CNC machinery, plant equipment, and facility systems. This position supports production objectives by ensuring equipment safety, reliability, maximum uptime, and quality performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Full-time

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement functions on CNC machinery, plant equipment, and facility systems. This position supports production objectives by ensuring equipment safety, reliability, maximum uptime, and quality performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual must be self-motivated and capable of working with limited direction while adhering to company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Areas of responsibility include CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, etc.), auxiliary equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and electrical systems.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on CNC machines including but not limited to mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and servo systems using technical manuals, schematics, engineering prints, and diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose issues using electrical test equipment and resolve electrical and control-related problems.
• Calibrate and align machine components to meet precision tolerances.
• Adhere strictly to LOTO procedures and all plant safety standards.
• Maintain ownership of assigned preventative maintenance tasks and ensure completion in alignment with production schedules.
• Update and track machine repairs, downtime logs, and parts usage in the maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with machine operators and supervisors to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with machine installation, upgrades, relocations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fabricate and implement tooling and fixturing as needed.
• Monitor levels of perishable tooling and communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Regularly access, inspect, and repair machinery located at floor level, elevated platforms, and confined equipment locations.
• Frequently climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, reach, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull repair tools, machine components, and replacement parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC machining technology, manufacturing equipment, and facility maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, blueprints, ladder logic, schematics, and technical manuals for mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and CNC control systems (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens preferred).
• Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment to analyze and resolve issues.
• Basic welding skills and use of cutting torches.
• Ability to perform light fabrication and machine alignments using precision measuring tools.
• Hands-on aptitude with CNC programming (emphasis on M-Code) and machine operation familiarity a plus.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team-centered environment.

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, dirt/dust, and pressurized systems.
• Day, evening, and weekend shifts may be required depending on production needs.
• Overtime as required.
• Following a successful training period on 1st shift, employees may have the opportunity to transition to 2nd, 3rd, or a split shift based on business needs and mutual agreement.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50…