CNC Maintenance Technician

At a glance

Company: Burke Aerospace
Location: Farmington, CT 06032
Pay: $35-$40 per hour
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years

Why join Burke Aerospace?

Burke Aerospace manufactures precision components for demanding aerospace applications where quality and accuracy are critical. Keeping CNC machine tools and manufacturing equipment running reliably and safely is what keeps production on schedule, and that is what this role owns.

You will join a close-knit team of approximately 75 employees across two U.S. facilities, working around advanced machining technologies including Makino Fast Hole EDM equipment. Burke offers competitive pay based on skills and experience, opportunities for voluntary overtime, and a stable, growing business where your contributions are recognized.

What you will be doing

• 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, diagnosing faults using alarms, error codes, schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot machine controls, sensors, switches, motors, drives, servos, and other electrical components, including CNC controls and machine communication issues.
• Perform mechanical repairs and adjustments such as bearings, belts, couplings, lubrication systems, and pumps, and troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders, regulators, and pumps.
• 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 work with machine operators and production personnel to identify problems and determine corrective action.
• Assist Engineering and Production with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and process improvements, and recommend solutions to recurring equipment failures to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts, supplies, tools, and equipment; coordinate with outside service providers or equipment manufacturers when specialized repairs are needed; and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and other machine-specific safety requirements.
• Follow company policies and procedures, and comply with applicable OSHA requirements.

What we are looking for

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 and troubleshoot systematically to 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, and 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.

Pay, benefits and schedule

$35-$40 per hour, full-time. Burke offers competitive pay based on skills and experience, plus opportunities for voluntary overtime.

Physical requirements and working environment

• 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.

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: 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.

Apply today

If you are an experienced CNC maintenance technician ready to keep precision aerospace equipment running at its best, apply today through Burke Aerospace's Paylocity application system.

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.