Senior CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic – Aerospace Manufacturing

Senior CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $31.00 – $45.00/hr DOE
Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing
End Client: Parker Meggitt

Shift:

• Training: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (2nd Shift for several months)
• Regular Schedule: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

High-Impact Aerospace Maintenance Opportunity

• We are actively seeking a Senior CNC Maintenance Mechanic / Machine Shop Maintenance Technician to support advanced manufacturing operations within a high-precision Aerospace & Aviation production environment supporting Parker Meggitt programs.
• This is a hands-on, senior-level maintenance role responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and performance of CNC machines, machine shop equipment, hydraulic systems, and critical production infrastructure.
• If you have deep experience in CNC troubleshooting, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and industrial machine repair, this is a high-visibility opportunity to work with world-class aerospace manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders, machining centers)
• Diagnose CNC control system failures (digital/analog)
• Perform alignment, calibration, and machine performance validation
• Support machine rebuilds, commissioning, and installation activities

Machine Shop Equipment Support

• Maintain and repair industrial production equipment including shapers, planers, jig bores, and presses
• Execute machine overhauls, relocations, and precision alignments
• Support production uptime through fast-response mechanical repairs

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators)
• Maintain pneumatic systems including air distribution, regulators, and actuators
• Perform tube bending, piping fabrication, and leak/pressure diagnostics

Electrical & Industrial Controls

• Diagnose and repair industrial electrical systems and CNC controls
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control systems
• Support motor controls, servo drives, and power distribution systems

Fabrication & Welding Support

• Perform arc, MIG, and acetylene welding for repair and modification work
• Fabricate fixtures, tooling, piping, and machine support components

Maintenance Execution & Documentation

• Utilize CMMS systems for work orders and maintenance tracking
• Maintain accurate repair logs, equipment history, and inspection records
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong preference: 7 years CNC / machine shop maintenance experience
• Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, or Precision Manufacturing strongly preferred

Technical Expertise

• CNC machine troubleshooting (mills, lathes, grinders, machining centers)
• Hydraulic & pneumatic systems maintenance and repair
• Industrial electrical systems troubleshooting
• Machine alignment, calibration, and rebuild experience
• Root cause failure analysis (RCA)

Controls & Systems Knowledge (Preferred)

• FANUC, Siemens, Haas, Mazatrol, Okuma, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley

Tools & Equipment

• Dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools
• Welding equipment (arc, MIG, acetylene)
• Pipe/tube fabrication tools and hydraulic tooling

Blueprint & Technical Reading

• Ability to interpret: Mechanical blueprints, Electrical schematics, Hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, Engineering drawings & technical manuals

Apply Today

• If you are a Senior CNC Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Machine Repair Technician, or CNC Service Specialist with strong hydraulic, electrical, and CNC troubleshooting experience, we encourage you to apply.
• Join a leading Aerospace Manufacturing environment where precision, reliability, and technical excellence drive success.

Pay: $31.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in CNC machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair within a manufacturing or machine shop environment (preferably 7–10 years)? (Yes/No)
• Have you diagnosed and repaired issues on CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Mazak (Mazatrol), or Okuma (OSP)? (Yes/No)
• Have you independently diagnosed and repaired CNC machine failures involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or CNC control systems? (Yes/No)
• Do you have direct experience maintaining and troubleshooting CNC mills, CNC lathes, grinders, presses, or other precision manufacturing equipment? (Yes/No)
• Do you have experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, hoses, and press systems? (Yes/No)
• Do you have experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems, including air compressors, regulators, valves, cylinders, and air distribution systems? (Yes/No)
• Have you performed machine alignment, calibration, or post-repair operational testing on CNC machines or industrial equipment? (Yes/No)
• Have you troubleshot and repaired servo motors, spindle assemblies, ball screws, drive systems, or CNC positioning components? (Yes/No)
• Have you performed industrial mechanical repairs involving bearings, gearboxes, couplings, shafts, or rotating equipment? (Yes/No)
• Do you have experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, including motor controls, control panels, wiring, or PLC-related components? (Yes/No)
• Have you regularly worked from engineering drawings, mechanical blueprints, or technical schematics to perform repairs? (Yes/No)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $45