Maintenance Technician III

Job Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring! We are looking for a day shift CNC Equipment and Facility Maintenance Technician. This position is primarily responsible for day‑to‑day preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and calibration activities on a variety of CNC machinery and equipment. Additional responsibilities include facilities maintenance and continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems commonly found on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the facility. Improve the working environment of your coworkers by adding or changing facility services or equipment.
• Assist in the delivery, placement, and installation of new capital equipment in the facility. Coordinate OEM technicians and third‑party contractors as needed.
• Ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition to operate. Verify that all equipment that is down for repair or in an unsafe condition is locked‑out and tagged‑out.
• Use factory documentation, third‑party resources, and technical experience to troubleshoot and replace faulty components or parts, and source replacements.
• Perform day‑to‑day preventative maintenance activities on a wide variety of equipment ranging from HVAC units to complex standalone machinery.
• Respond quickly to machine failures or conditions that are resulting in a loss of productivity.

• CNC Maintenance experience required.
• Self‑starter capable of operating efficiently without direct supervision.
• Positive and dependable.
• 5 or more years in machinery or facilities maintenance.
• Experience working with a variety of CNC equipment from manufacturers such as FANUC, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, YCM, and others.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, circuit breakers, PLCs, relays, and other common industrial electrical components.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, flow controls, pumps, valves.
• Must be able to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and other materials.
• Familiar with common shop hand tools, measurement tools (dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, etc.) and power tools. Use tools safely and effectively.
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG) is a plus but not required.
• Forklift/manlift experience is a plus but not required.
• Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

• Capable of working in tight or confined work spaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 24 feet) as required.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• $25 to $45 per hour DOE
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Immediate 100% vesting Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement saving plan with matching contributions
• Medical and Dental with Vision coverage insurance plans offered
• STD/LTD & Life insurance plans offered
• Tuition assistance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.