Maintenance and CNC Technician

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician performs hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement on CNC machinery, plant equipment, and facility systems. This role ensures equipment safety, reliability, maximum uptime, and quality performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws), auxiliary equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on CNC machines, including mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and servo systems using technical manuals, schematics, engineering prints, and diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose issues using electrical test equipment and resolve electrical and control-related problems.
• Calibrate and align machine components to meet precision tolerances.
• Adhere strictly to LOTO procedures and all plant safety standards.
• Maintain ownership of assigned preventative maintenance tasks and ensure completion in alignment with production schedules.
• Update and track machine repairs, downtime logs, and parts usage in the maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with machine operators and supervisors to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with machine installation, upgrades, relocations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fabricate and implement tooling and fixturing as needed.
• Monitor levels of perishable tooling and communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Access, inspect, and repair machinery located at floor level, elevated platforms, and confined equipment locations. Frequently climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, reach, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull repair tools, machine components, and replacement parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of maintenance troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing environment servicing CNC equipment.
• Extensive electrical troubleshooting experience required.
• Technical or vocational certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Post-high school education/training in electronics preferred.
• Welding coursework or fabrication training a plus.
• Specific knowledge of Fanuc, Haas, or Siemens controls preferred.
• Certified electrician a plus.
• Prior experience with CNCs, paper machines, printing presses, or other manufacturing processing machines preferred.
• Computer literate in Windows-based systems.
• Forklift operating certification a plus.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC machining technology, manufacturing equipment, and facility maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, blueprints, ladder logic, schematics, and technical manuals for mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and CNC control systems (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens preferred).
• Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment to analyze and resolve issues.
• Basic welding skills and use of cutting torches.
• Ability to perform light fabrication and machine alignments using precision measuring tools.
• Hands-on aptitude with CNC programming (emphasis on M-Code) and machine operation familiarity a plus.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team-centered environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, dirt/dust, and pressurized systems.
• Day, evening, and weekend shifts may be required depending on production needs. Overtime as required.
• Following a successful training period on 1st shift, employees may transition to 2nd, 3rd, or a split shift based on business needs and mutual agreement.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing, pushing/pulling, and driving locally as required.
• Ability to move throughout the plant and work around mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Working in awkward positions around machinery.
• Accessing elevated equipment and platforms.
• Safe operation around moving industrial equipment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer physical assessment designed to evaluate the ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Licenses & Credentials

• Valid Driver’s license with no minor moving violations within the most recent 36-month period and no major violations or suspensions in the most recent 60-month period.