Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Our client is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician who is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machines and related manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum up-time and production efficiency. This role focuses on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system support for CNC mills, lathes, and automated machining systems in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
CNC Machine Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose and repair CNC machine equipment including mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines.
• Troubleshoot CNC control systems (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or similar).
• Perform mechanical repairs including spindles, ball screws, way systems, tool changers, and gearboxes.
• Support electrical troubleshooting of drives, motors, encoders, sensors, and control panels.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect machines for wear, vibration, alignment, lubrication, and thermal issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and machine histories.
• Recommend maintenance improvements to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Electrical, Controls & Automation Support

• Troubleshoot electrical systems include servo drives, VFDs, relays, and safety circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and CNC alarms.
• Provide basic PLC troubleshooting and I/O checks.
• Support robot-tended or automated CNC cells as applicable.

Production & Shop Floor Support

• Respond quickly to CNC machine breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Work closely with machinists, programmers, and engineers to resolve issues.
• Assist with CNC machine installation, relocation, and commissioning.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.

Facility & Safety Support

• Comply with all safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance area and shop environment.
• Support general plant maintenance when required.

Skills:
• CNC machine troubleshooting and repair
• Electrical and mechanical diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance execution
• Servo motors, drives, and controls
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Safety-first mindset

Required:

• Diagnoses and repair CNC, Additive, and factory production equipment
• Basic building maintenance
• Sustain a preventative maintenance plan
• Coordinate with outside vendors for machine maintenance and repairs
• Assist with installations of new equipment
• Work to reduce unplanned down time by assessing equipment and establishing countermeasures
• Maintain spare parts inventory levels to support high machine uptime
• Track machine KPI's, such as unplanned downtime, to help improve long term performance
• Communicate equipment status within the organization.

Preferred:

• Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Automation, or related course of study a plus but not required.
• 3 years of experience in CNC, Additive, or similar plant maintenance
• Experience trouble shooting PLC's, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, professionalism, accountability, communication, and positive attitude.
• The ability to read blueprints and execute shop math
• Strong work ethics and high attention to detail

Meet Your Recruiter

Randy Brier
Account Manager

Randy brings over 30 years of staffing industry experience, along with a passion for building strong client partnerships and matching talented professionals with the right opportunities. Outside of work, he is an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and rarely misses the chance to cheer on Vols baseball and football. Above all, Randy is a proud father of three daughters, which keeps life busy, rewarding, and always entertaining.

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