Maintenance and CNC Technician

Description

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement functions on CNC machinery, plant equipment, and facility systems. This position supports production objectives by ensuring equipment safety, reliability, maximum uptime, and quality performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This individual must be self-motivated and capable of working with limited direction while adhering to company safety, quality, and environmental standards. Areas of responsibility include CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, etc.), auxiliary equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and electrical systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on CNC machines including but not limited to mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and servo systems using technical manuals, schematics, engineering prints, and diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose issues using electrical test equipment and resolve electrical and control-related problems.
• Calibrate and align machine components to meet precision tolerances.
• Adhere strictly to LOTO procedures and all plant safety standards.
• Maintain ownership of assigned preventative maintenance tasks and ensure completion in alignment with production schedules.
• Update and track machine repairs, downtime logs, and parts usage in the maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with machine operators and supervisors to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with machine installation, upgrades, relocations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fabricate and implement tooling and fixturing as needed.
• Monitor levels of perishable tooling and communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Regularly access, inspect, and repair machinery located at floor level, elevated platforms, and confined equipment locations. 
• Frequently climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, reach, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment. 
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull repair tools, machine components, and replacement parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC machining technology, manufacturing equipment, and facility maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, blueprints, ladder logic, schematics, and technical manuals for mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and CNC control systems (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens preferred).
• Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment to analyze and resolve issues.
• Basic welding skills and use of cutting torches.
• Ability to perform light fabrication and machine alignments using precision measuring tools.
• Hands-on aptitude with CNC programming (emphasis on M-Code) and machine operation familiarity a plus.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team-centered environment.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, dirt/dust, and pressurized systems.
• Day, evening, and weekend shifts may be required depending on production needs.
• Overtime as required.
• Following a successful training period on 1st shift, employees may have the opportunity to transition to 2nd, 3rd, or a split shift based on business needs and mutual agreement. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing, pushing/pulling, and driving locally as required.
• Ability to move throughout the plant and work around mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Working in awkward positions around machinery.
• Accessing elevated equipment and platforms.
• Safe operation around moving industrial equipment.

Post-Offer Physical Assessment:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer physical assessment designed to evaluate the ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Requirements

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of maintenance troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing environment servicing CNC equipment.
• Extensive electrical troubleshooting experience required.
• Technical or vocational certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Post-high school education/training in electronics preferred.
• Welding coursework or fabrication training a plus.
• Specific knowledge of Fanuc, Haas, or Siemens controls preferred.
• Certified electrician a plus.
• Prior experience with CNCs, paper machines, printing presses, or other manufacturing processing machines preferred.
• Computer literate in Windows-based systems.
• Forklift operating certification a plus.

Licenses/Credentials/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s license with no minor moving violations within the most recent 36-month period and no major violations or suspensions in the most recent 60-month period.