Maintenance Technician

Cambridge Valley Machining provides comprehensive design-through-manufacturing services for startups, Fortune 500 businesses, and other domestic and global customers. CVM is a proud supplier within the Space and Defense industries.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician maintains production and quality by maximizing uptime of machinery, mechanical equipment, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools (hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches) to precision measuring instruments and electrical/electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Determine parts, supplies, and equipment to be ordered from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from inventory.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures.
• Support TPM and 5S programs.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and maintenance recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training.
• Experience supporting CNC machining or precision manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Welding, fabrication, industrial electrical, or PLC troubleshooting experience.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to quality workmanship, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the manufacturing facility during the workday.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and computers.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, hoists, cranes, forklifts (if certified), and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to distinguish colors when working with electrical wiring, indicators, and control systems where required.
• Visual ability sufficient to inspect equipment, identify defects, and read gauges, meters, and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing production environment with occasional work in office or maintenance shop settings.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, compressed air, lubricants, coolants, cleaning chemicals, metal chips, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to moderate to high noise levels.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, gloves, and other PPE as required.
• Overtime, weekend work, and schedule flexibility may be required to support production demands, preventive maintenance activities, and equipment repairs.