Maintenance Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS: Hiring Manager to create summary of job using template below As a Maintenance Specialist at MKS Broomfield, you will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Facilities. Supporting day-to-day maintenance activities across CNC machining, welding systems, finishing equipment, and ultrasonic cleaning lines by executing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and repair work to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation. In this role, you will report to the manufacturing engineering supervisor. You Will Make an Impact By: Preventive Maintenance ExecutionPerform scheduled PMs on:CNC machines (lubrication, inspection, alignment checks)Welding systems (leads, gas lines, cooling systems)Finishing equipment (polishers, pumps, filtration)Ultrasonic cleaning systems (tank cleaning, filter changes, solution monitoring)Complete PM checklists and document in CMMS Basic Troubleshooting & RepairDiagnose and repair routine mechanical and electrical issuesReplace common wear components (belts, sensors, valves, filters, bearings)Escalate complex failures to Sr. Maintenance Specialist Equipment Cleaning & CareMaintain cleanliness of:CNC enclosures and chip management systemsWelding workstationsFinishing/cleaning equipment (tanks, baskets, filters)Support contamination control for final cleaning processes Breakdown Response SupportRespond quickly to equipment downtime eventsAssist in equipment recovery and restartProvide input on failure symptoms and conditions Safety & ComplianceFollow all LOTO, electrical safety, and chemical handling proceduresUse proper PPE for welding, machining, and cleaning environmentsMaintain safe and organized work areas Travel Requirements: Up to 0-5% of Travel is required. Skills You Bring: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required 3–5 years in industrial maintenance within a Manufacturing environment Mechanical & Electrical MaintenanceRepair and maintain:Motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumpsHydraulic and pneumatic systemsTroubleshoot mechanical failures and replace defective components Basic CNC Equipment KnowledgeUnderstanding of:Machine components (spindles, axes, ball screws)Tooling and machine alignment basicsAbility to support routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting Troubleshooting Skills (Hands-on)Diagnose issues using:Visual inspectionBasic electrical metersProcess symptomsEscalate complex failures appropriately Preventive Maintenance ExecutionPerform PM tasks such as:Lubrication, filter changes, inspectionsCalibration checks and adjustmentsFollow standardized PM procedures and documentation Safety & ComplianceKnowledge of:LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)Electrical safetyChemical handling (cleaning processes) Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs comfortable in a fast-paced environment