Our client is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician who is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machines and related manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum up-time and production efficiency. This role focuses on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system support for CNC mills, lathes, and automated machining systems in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
CNC Machine Maintenance & Repair- Diagnose and repair CNC machine equipment including mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines.
- Troubleshoot CNC control systems (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or similar).
- Perform mechanical repairs including spindles, ball screws, way systems, tool changers, and gearboxes.
- Support electrical troubleshooting of drives, motors, encoders, sensors, and control panels.
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspect machines for wear, vibration, alignment, lubrication, and thermal issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and machine histories.
- Recommend maintenance improvements to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Electrical, Controls & Automation Support- Troubleshoot electrical systems include servo drives, VFDs, relays, and safety circuits.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and CNC alarms.
- Provide basic PLC troubleshooting and I/O checks.
- Support robot-tended or automated CNC cells as applicable.
Production & Shop Floor Support- Respond quickly to CNC machine breakdowns and production interruptions.
- Work closely with machinists, programmers, and engineers to resolve issues.
- Assist with CNC machine installation, relocation, and commissioning.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.
Facility & Safety Support- Comply with all safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and OSHA standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized maintenance area and shop environment.
- Support general plant maintenance when required.
Skills:
· CNC machine troubleshooting and repair
· Electrical and mechanical diagnostics
· Preventative maintenance execution
· Servo motors, drives, and controls
· Strong problem-solving and communication skills
· Safety-first mindset
Required:- Diagnoses and repair CNC, Additive, and factory production equipment
- Basic building maintenance
- Sustain a preventative maintenance plan
- Coordinate with outside vendors for machine maintenance and repairs
- Assist with installations of new equipment
- Work to reduce unplanned down time by assessing equipment and establishing countermeasures
- Maintain spare parts inventory levels to support high machine uptime
- Track machine KPIs, such as unplanned downtime, to help improve long term performance
- Communicate equipment status within the organization.
Preferred:- Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Automation, or related course of study a plus but not required.
- 3 years of experience in CNC, Additive, or similar plant maintenance
- Experience trouble shooting PLCs, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, professionalism, accountability, communication, and positive attitude.
- The ability to read blueprints and execute shop math
- Strong work ethics and high attention to detail
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