Asset Maintenance Lead

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next‑generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting‑edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

Mach Industries is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Asset Maintenance Lead to lead the maintenance, reliability, and uptime of critical manufacturing equipment across our operations. This role will have a strong focus on CNC machining equipment and advanced manufacturing assets, including equipment from manufacturers such as DMG MORI, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, DN Solutions/Doosan, and similar OEMs. The Asset Maintenance Lead will be responsible for developing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment failures, coordinating OEM and third‑party service providers, managing spare parts, and improving overall equipment reliability.

This is a highly hands‑on position. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly on manufacturing equipment, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and Operations to keep production assets safe, reliable, and available.

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for CNC machines and other critical manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, cooling, and controls‑related equipment failures.
• Support CNC equipment from manufacturers such as DMG MORI, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, DN Solutions/Doosan, and comparable OEMs.
• Diagnose equipment faults, alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and recurring failures.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, alignments, calibrations, inspections, and OEM service activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, relocation, and startup of new or relocated manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams during equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Maintain a strong understanding of machine requirements, including compressed air, electrical power, cooling, exhaust, lubrication, and other supporting utilities.

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for critical production assets.
• Establish maintenance frequencies based on OEM requirements, equipment criticality, operating hours, failure history, and production demands.
• Drive equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance and root‑cause analysis.
• Track equipment failures and identify recurring reliability issues.
• Develop corrective actions for chronic equipment problems.
• Support development and tracking of equipment reliability metrics, including uptime, downtime, PM compliance, MTBF, MTTR, and repeat failures.
• Establish equipment criticality rankings and maintenance priorities based on production and operational risk.

• Maintain accurate asset records within the company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop equipment hierarchies, PM schedules, work orders, maintenance procedures, and asset histories.
• Ensure maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment…