Description

Objective

The CNC Maintenance Technician ensures continuity and reliability of CNC machining operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems. This role focuses on maximizing uptime of CNC lathes, mills, and associated automation equipment while minimizing unscheduled downtime. The technician also contributes to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and supports production teams by quickly diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.

Essential Functions

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance tasks for CNC equipment in accordance with manufacturer and plant standards.  Maintain accurate PM logs, documentation, and equipment service records.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system faults on CNC machines, robots, and support equipment. Utilize root-cause analysis to minimize repeat failures and guide corrective actions. Respond promptly to breakdowns ensuring minimal production interruption.
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Perform component replacement/repair (spindles, ball screws, bearings, pumps, motors, drives, control boards, etc.). Inspect, align, and calibrate CNC machine components for precision performance. Work with PLC and CNC controls to test inputs/outputs and verify operational integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend upgrades or adjustments to improve machine reliability, efficiency, and safety. Participate in cross-functional teams for process or equipment improvement initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance:  Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Ensure equipment repairs comply with OSHA, NFPA, and local regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to operators and production staff on proper machine usage and care. Support installation, setup, and commissioning new CNC machinery.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

• Ability to interpret and apply wiring diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
• Competence with precision measuring tools (dial indicators, micrometers, laser alignment).
• Basic knowledge of industrial networking and drives (VFDs, servo motors) is a plus.
• Certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field desirable.
• OSHA 10/30, LOTO, and electrical safety training preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

• Required Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.

• Competencies

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to work across multi-disciplinary systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills under time-sensitive conditions.
• Proficiency with blueprints, schematics, ladders, preventive maintenance schedules, and service manuals.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills to work with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams.
• High level of initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety practices and quality-driven maintenance.

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  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of CNC lathes, mills, or other precision machining equipment.
• Proven background troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with PLC/CNC control diagnostics (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, or similar control platforms).

• Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

   

  While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The person in this position frequently is required to walk and climb stairs.  Also, it is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Constantly using eyes to focus on close or far objects.  Good peripheral, depth perception and hand eye coordination.

   

  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

  Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  The maintenance technician will frequently spend time on the manufacturing floor. While on the manufacturing floor, the employee must wear eye and hearing protection. It is highly recommended to wear Safety-toed shoes while around and on manufacturing equipment.

   

  This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Ramco Specialties, Inc. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job, shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.

Salary : $31 - $35