What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Maintenance Technician position at Edelbrock Group?
This position plays a critical role in keeping our production equipment running efficiently, minimizing downtime, and improving equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have extensive CNC maintenance experience, strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred:
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Job Features
Job Category
Maintenance
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair CNC machinery, including mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment.
- Identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, CNC controls, and related electrical systems, including equipment utilizing Fanuc, Haas, and Makino controls.
- Perform emergency equipment repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
- Develop, perform, and coordinate preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent future breakdowns.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to other maintenance technicians.
- Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new CNC equipment.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, including proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 5 years of CNC maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machinery.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, servo drives, and CNC controls.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with production and maintenance teams.
Preferred:
- Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience maintaining CNC equipment utilizing Fanuc, Haas, or Makino controls.
- Experience developing or improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment reliability and continuous improvement practices.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights or in awkward positions when servicing equipment.
Job Features
Job Category
Maintenance