Machine Maintenance Technician

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC machines, manual machines, and a wide range of industrial machinery and facility systems. Your expertise in reading schematics, ladder logic, PLC programming, and working with electrical drives will play a critical part in ensuring smooth operations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical maintenance and repairs on CNC machines, industrial equipment, and building facilities, including troubleshooting PLCs, drives, and other control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot CNC machine electrical circuits and components.
• Perform calibration and adjustment of CNC machine controls and electrical equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Maintain documentation of all maintenance work, repairs, and inspections performed.
• Complete daily maintenance tasks, support special projects, and respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues.
• Assist with additional maintenance activities, including mechanical repairs, facility upkeep, and general building maintenance as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude, self-motivation, organization, and reliability, with the ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and mechanical systems, particularly in CNC machines and facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, gauges, electric multimeters, hand tools, power tools, industrial lifts, welding equipment, and torches.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Broad understanding of plant machinery and equipment setup, including lathes, mills, drills, grinders, pumps, cranes, and other production tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities, and the ability to work from verbal or written instructions.
• Adherence to all lockout/tagout safety procedures.

Education and/or Training

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of industrial and machine maintenance with a strong focus on both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Extensive hands-on-experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• At least (1) year of general facility maintenance preferred.
• Electrical certification, electrical degree, or CNC maintenance certification preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to stand for 8+ hour shifts.
• Lift/carrying/moving up to 50+ pounds.
• Push, pull, bend, and twist upper and lower body.
• Extensive use of hands to grasp and adjust machinery.
• Ability to use industrial aerial lifts and industrial-powered lifts.
• Work in high areas or confined areas.
• Work in cold and hot climates.

What We Offer:

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurance, education reimbursement, and more.