CNC Maintenance Technician

CNC Maintenance Technician

At Burke Aerospace, we don't just run parts—we solve complex machining challenges. Our customers rely on us to produce precision components for demanding aerospace applications where quality and accuracy are critical.

As part of our close-knit team of approximately 75 employees across two US facilities, you'll work with advanced machining technologies—including Makino Fast Hole EDM equipment—that manufacture precision components that meet the highest quality standards. We offer competitive pay based on your skills and experience, opportunities for voluntary overtime, and a stable, growing business where your contributions are recognized.

The CNC Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving CNC machine tools and related manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, and responds to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

The CNC Maintenance Technician works closely with all levels of management, engineering, inspection and production personnel to identify recurring equipment issues, improve machine reliability, and support a safe and productive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machine tools and related manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system problems.
• Diagnose CNC machine faults using alarms, error codes, schematics, manuals, diagnostic tools, and other technical resources.
• Troubleshoot machine controls, sensors, switches, motors, drives, servos, and other electrical components.
• Perform mechanical repairs and adjustments, including bearings, belts, couplings, lubrication systems, pumps, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, regulators, pumps, and associated components.
• Assist with troubleshooting CNC controls, servo systems, and machine communication issues.
• Perform machine setup, alignment, leveling, and adjustments as needed to maintain equipment performance and accuracy.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and document work performed in the company's maintenance system.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance needs.
• Work with machine operators and production personnel to identify equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Assist Engineering and Production with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend solutions to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Work with outside service providers and equipment manufacturers when specialized repairs or technical support are required.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and other machine-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience maintaining CNC machine tools or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment systematically and identify the root cause of failures.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Production, Engineering, and other Maintenance personnel.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle tools, equipment, and machine components as required.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred:

• Technical degree, certificate, or formal training in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining CNC mills, lathes, grinders, or other precision machine tools.
• Experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar systems.
• Experience troubleshooting servo motors, drives, and motion-control systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with machine tool builders such as Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Mori Seiki, Makino, or similar manufacturers.
• Experience working in an aerospace or other precision-manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in and around manufacturing equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work in confined or awkward positions when performing equipment maintenance.
• Ability to lift and move maintenance tools, equipment, and components as required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, lubricants, coolants, and other common manufacturing conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May be required to move, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and/or complete repetitive motions during course of work.

Environmental Conditions:

Environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Please reference job description for complete description of Physical Requirements, Visual Requirements and Environmental Conditions as related to ADA Compliance.

EEO Statement:

BURKE AEROSPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at BURKE AEROSPACE, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. It is the responsibility of every employee to follow this policy to the letter; BURKE AEROSPACE will not tolerate violation of it — or ignorance of it.