Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Contract role for a CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic on day shift in Franklin, MA. The position focuses on analyzing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing a variety of CNC electro-mechanical control systems and six machine sub-systems for precision machining equipment, with emphasis on predictive maintenance and zero defect capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing machinery
• Maintain and repair diverse machining equipment including 5-axis milling machines, mill turns, EDMs, Laser-Swiss, CNC lathes, motion control systems, mist collectors, ovens, and stamping machines
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control systems down to the component level
• Document work performed in maintenance software and determine root cause for every failure
• Plan repair work, determine methods and sequence of operations, and work closely with engineering to resolve complex problems quickly
• Identify improvements in preventative maintenance instructions, asset BOMs, and machine design changes, and communicate effectively to engineering management
• Detect machine abnormalities utilizing real-time data (servo load, temperature, vibration, acoustics, etc.)
• Perform tank cleanout
• Execute TPM with very light repairs

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems on CNC machine shop equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, performance specifications, and operating requirements of industrial machining and manufacturing equipment (electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic/ladder logic)
• Ability to program and operate CNC equipment to verify maintenance and repairs are performed correctly
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and operate a forklift
• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industrial standards
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Analytic thinker who gets to the root of problems and develops permanent solutions
• Self-motivated and able to work well with others
• Knowledge of and adherence to policies and procedures related to FDA quality system regulation, ISO13485, and ISO9001 (current revisions)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Ballbar testing and analysis (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain, and Mazatrol CNC controllers (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing PLC and servo drive hardware and software (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience maintaining and repairing various CNC manufacturers such as Mazak, KERN, Tsugami, EuroTech, Rofin, Fanuc EDM, Maier, and Citizen (preferred)
• Associate's degree in advanced manufacturing, machine technical certification, or equivalent experience in operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and insulating CNC machines (desired)

Skills

• Baseline mechanical skills
• Communication

Pay: $33/hr | Shift: Day shift | Location: Franklin, MA 02038 | Duration: 4 months