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Machinist Maintenance Technician III
Campbell Chain | York, PA
At Campbell Chain, a proud part of Hillman, we manufacture high-quality chain products that support customers across a variety of industries. We are looking for an experienced Machinist Maintenance Technician III to join our maintenance team and play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.
In this role, you will serve as a senior machining and maintenance expert responsible for manufacturing, repairing, modifying, and rebuilding critical machine components. You will operate manual and CNC machine tools, fabricate replacement parts, support complex equipment repairs, and help drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
What You'll Do
- Manufacture, repair, and modify machine components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment parts.
- Operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and CNC machining equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to produce precision components.
- Fabricate replacement parts when OEM components are unavailable or require modification.
- Restore worn equipment and rebuild assemblies to support production uptime.
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues and assist with complex repairs.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other inspection tools.
- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Lead complex machining and fabrication projects with minimal supervision.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and equipment modifications.
- Mentor less experienced technicians and share technical expertise.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance efforts.
- Follow all safety, housekeeping, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5 years of experience as a machinist, toolmaker, industrial maintenance technician, or related manufacturing role.
- Strong experience operating manual machining equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school certification, apprenticeship, or formal machinist training.
- CNC setup, operation, and programming experience.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment and rebuild projects.
- Knowledge of reliability and continuous improvement practices.
Why Campbell Chain?
- Stable manufacturing environment with a long history of excellence.
- Opportunity to work on challenging machining and equipment rebuild projects.
- Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued.
- Career growth opportunities within Hillman.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
Why This Role Matters
As a Machinist Maintenance Technician III, you will be the facility's machining expert, helping manufacture and restore the critical components that keep production equipment running. Your work directly impacts equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and the overall success of the Campbell Chain operation.