CNC Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

The CNC Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinery and equipment within a manufacturing or production environment. This role involves leading a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of CNC machines, and implementing preventive maintenance programs.

Lapeer, MI

• Lead, mentor, and manage Maintenance Department.
• Coordinate and prioritize work assignment schedules to ensure efficient operations by supervising the troubleshooting and repairs of CNC mills, lathes, 5‑axis machines, grinders, EDMs, and support equipment.
• Collaborate with external vendors for sourcing spare parts and implementing upgrades.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to plan downtime windows for repairs and upgrades, and during improvement projects, new machining installations and all upgrades relating to machine production.
• Oversee root‑cause analysis for repeat failures, scrap‑driving issues, and unplanned downtime.
• Ensure proper use of OEM manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Approve and monitor machine parameter changes, axis alignments, ball‑bar tests, vibration analysis, spindle evaluations and controls, and control updates.
• Ensure all repairs meet aerospace/defense traceability and documentation requirements, as well as OSHA, ISO, AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Oversee the completion of tasks and maintain records of calibrations, inspections, PM logs, machine history files, and repair traceability.
• Lead safety investigations, near‑miss reviews, and corrective actions that involve maintenance and machining.
• Supervise/escort/host external technicians, OEM service providers, and contractors working on CNC equipment or facility systems, ensuring they follow company visitors’ policy and standards.
• Obtain and review service quotes, negotiate pricing, and verify completion of contracted work.
• Oversee spare‑parts inventory, critical spares strategy, reorder points, work orders and purchase orders for Maintenance and maintenance‑related production needs.
• Track machine lifecycle data and recommend rebuilding, retrofits, or replacements.
• Ensure proper storage and control of lubricants, coolants, and maintenance consumables.
• Support Engineering during new machine installations, process changes, and equipment validations.
• Lead initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime, improve MTBF/MTTR, and increase machine availability.
• Ensure technicians follow proper revision control for procedures and work instructions.

• Assign work, monitor performance, and hold employees accountable to productivity and safety standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and disciplined work environment.
• Direct, schedule, coach, and supervise all maintenance technicians (mechanical, electrical, CNC, facilities).
• Oversee the management of plant-level Environmental Management processes and procedures. Ensure hazardous waste, coolant disposal, and chemical handling follow environmental regulations.
• Communicate machine status, risks, and downtime impacts to leadership.
• Oversee Maintenance Department onboarding tasks, skills assessments, cross‑training, and ongoing technical development.
• Manage performance reviews, corrective actions, and adherence to any and all company policies.
• Routine audits and routine maintenance as assigned.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and skill development within the maintenance team.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and military specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, camaraderie, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, recommended.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC maintenance experience in a leadership role, preferably in military defense or aerospace manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in CNC machinery maintenance and repair.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.