CNC and Machine Tool Repair Technician

About the role

We're looking for you to be the driving force behind the operational readiness of our nation's most critical industrial machinery at the Portsmouth Shipyard. As our Onsite Machine Tool Maintenance Specialist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, you'll take total ownership of the assessment and preventative maintenance process for a massive range of both new and vintage machine tool and production equipment. Your mission is to continuously evolve these services, ensuring every machine is primed for peak performance before a problem ever starts. By mastering both mechanical and electrical systems, you'll create a culture of safety and precision that keeps our customer's mission moving forward without a single missed beat.

In this high-impact role, you'll leverage your deep expertise in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and PLC controls to solve complex technical challenges with increasing speed and accuracy. You're not just fixing machines; you're providing elite technical oversight, training and support to customers, raising the bar for the entire maintenance team. Your ability to diagnose issues and provide expert-level reporting on equipment readiness ensures that production never slows down. You'll push the boundaries of what is possible by turning every service call into an opportunity to exceed expectations and deliver breakthrough results for the fleet.

Success in this position requires more than just technical skill; it demands a commitment to perfect communication and powerful professional relationships. You'll master the digital tools and systems needed to maintain 100% accurate service reports, ensuring every partner has the information they need the moment they need it. By building elite connections with your fellow Phillips Partners, you'll align your personal breakthroughs with our collective mission to achieve legendary goals. If you're an expert communicator with a passion for metal cutting and fabrication, this is your chance to lead a vital operation.

Phillips Corporation has grown from a handful of employees to over 900 supplying and supporting manufacturing technology in the United States and around the world over its 65-year history.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment and preventative maintenance on a wide range of new and vintage machine tool and production equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems
• Read, troubleshoot, and edit ladder logic in PLCs including Siemens Step 7, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell-Collins, and Heidenhain
• Provide expert-level technical oversight, training, and support to customers and the maintenance team
• Create and maintain 100% accurate service reports using digital tools and systems
• Ensure equipment readiness reporting to prevent production slowdowns
• Build professional relationships with team members and customers to align with organizational goals

Requirements

• 8+ years of machine tool and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with manual and CNC machines including lathes, mills, grinders, saws, press brakes, and metrology equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems
• PLC and controls system experience: reading, troubleshooting, and editing ladder logic in Siemens Step 7, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell-Collins, and Heidenhain
• Must be a US citizen (due to customer requirements)
• Must relocate within commuting distance of Portsmouth, NH (relocation assistance provided)
• Military background/experience or experience working in a regulated environment is a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

Pay

Expected pay range: $85,000.00 – $140,000.00 annually plus bonus opportunities. Compensation is based on market and individual level of contribution.