CNC Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift (Machine Repair & Troubleshooting)

At a Glance Company: Barnes Aerospace Location: East Hartford, CT 06108 (on-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $26 – $36 per hour (based on experience) Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift Overtime: Available Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years maintenance experience) Why This Role Exists This role exists to support continuous production by maintaining and repairing CNC machines and facility equipment. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving machine performance, and ensuring manufacturing operations run safely and efficiently. The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on CNC machines and facility equipment Troubleshoot machine tool issues and identify root causes of failures Maintain and repair multi-axis CNC machines, including up to 5-axis equipment Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and support scheduling of maintenance activities Read and interpret machine manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to keep equipment running reliably Perform machine leveling, alignment, and accuracy checks Replace and repair machine components such as linear guides, ball screws, and other mechanical systems Support continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and PM schedules Coordinate with external vendors and service providers as needed Respond to urgent machine‑down situations with a strong sense of urgency Support general facility maintenance as required Machines, Controls & Equipment You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: Multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and other production equipment (up to 5-axis) Controls: Fanuc and other OEM machine controllers Systems: Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems Tools: Hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment Materials You’ll Work With CNC machine components and assemblies Mechanical and electrical systems within manufacturing equipment What We’re Looking For Required 3+ years of maintenance or machine repair experience in a manufacturing environment Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation Experience working with CNC machines and production equipment Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams Basic computer skills Preferred (Not Required) Experience maintaining multi‑axis CNC machines (3, 4, or 5‑axis) Familiarity with OEM machine controls (Fanuc or similar) Experience with preventative maintenance systems and scheduling Experience with CNC probing systems Why Technicians Like Working Here Stable aerospace manufacturing environment Opportunity to work on advanced CNC equipment Strong team collaboration across departments Competitive pay with 15% shift differential Overtime opportunities available Long‑term career stability with a strong benefits package Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $26 – $36/hr (DOE) Pay Notes: 15% shift differential for 2nd shift Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6% 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan Quarterly incentive opportunities Yearly performance bonus 100% education reimbursement after 1 year PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays Flex time program Discounted Care.com membership Discounted Calm app membership Schedule: Monday–Friday 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM Overtime available Apply Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes Aerospace