Industrial Maintenance Technician

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  

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