Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

CNK Machine Manufacturing, Inc.

Location: North Chesterfield (Richmond), Virginia

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Experience Required: 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience

About CNK Machine Manufacturing

CNK Machine Manufacturing is an established precision manufacturing company specializing in CNC machining for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Founded in 1983, we operate a diverse range of CNC machinery and supporting manufacturing equipment.

We are seeking a highly experienced, versatile, and self-motivated Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to take ownership of equipment maintenance, facility repairs, and continuous improvement projects throughout our manufacturing operation.

About the Position

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys both the technical and practical sides of problem-solving.

We are not looking for someone who simply waits for instructions or performs repairs assigned by others. We need an individual who can independently evaluate a problem, determine the best course of action, research solutions, coordinate resources, and personally execute the work.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable troubleshooting a CNC machine, communicating with equipment manufacturers, researching replacement components, developing a repair plan, and performing general facility maintenance.

This position offers considerable independence and direct involvement in planning, purchasing recommendations, technical decisions, and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will report directly to company leadership and work closely with production personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machining centers, CNC lathes, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and develop practical repair solutions.
• Communicate directly with equipment manufacturers and technical support personnel to diagnose issues and obtain technical information.
• Research replacement parts, verify specifications and compatibility, obtain quotations, and present repair recommendations for management approval.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

Maintenance Planning & Project Ownership

• Independently evaluate maintenance needs and develop actionable plans to address them.
• Determine required materials, tools, labor, and resources before beginning work.
• Coordinate with production management to schedule repairs while minimizing manufacturing downtime.
• Manage multiple maintenance and improvement projects simultaneously.
• Maintain organized records of repairs, equipment issues, parts requirements, and project progress.
• Communicate project status, anticipated costs, and potential obstacles to management.
• Follow through on assigned projects from initial evaluation through successful completion.

Facility Maintenance & General Repairs

• Perform a wide variety of hands-on facility maintenance tasks, including minor electrical repairs, plumbing, lighting, doors, fixtures, and general building upkeep.
• Install, relocate, modify, and maintain shop equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Complete miscellaneous maintenance tasks necessary to keep a small manufacturing operation running efficiently.
• Recognize when specialized contractors or outside services are required and assist in coordinating their work.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, shop organization, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Design and implement practical solutions to recurring equipment and facility problems.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and shop layout improvements.
• Take initiative in recommending improvements rather than waiting for problems to develop.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience , preferably in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience repairing industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Experience independently diagnosing equipment problems and developing repair plans.
• Ability to research and specify replacement components using technical documentation and manufacturer support.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, online parts research, documentation, and spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform both complex equipment repairs and routine facility maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while keeping management informed.
• Commitment to safe work practices, including lockout/tagout and appropriate electrical safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining or repairing Mazak CNC machinery or similar CNC equipment.
• Familiarity with CNC controls, servo systems, drives, spindle systems, and machine lubrication systems.
• Experience with equipment installation, rigging coordination, and machinery relocation.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Fabrication, welding, or machining experience.
• Previous experience coordinating maintenance projects, vendors, or outside contractors.

What Makes This Position Different?

At CNK, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of maintenance projects from beginning to end.

You won't be limited to performing repairs planned by someone else. You'll have the responsibility and freedom to investigate problems, develop solutions, recommend purchases, coordinate with production, and complete the work yourself.

This is a hands-on technical position with significant autonomy and direct access to company leadership.

As the company grows, there may also be opportunities to expand into maintenance leadership and supervise additional personnel.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a resourceful, dependable professional who:

• Takes pride in solving difficult mechanical and electrical problems.
• Is comfortable taking initiative and working without constant direction.
• Understands that planning, communication, and execution are equally important.
• Is willing to tackle everything from complex CNC equipment repairs to routine facility improvements.
• Knows when to seek technical assistance or recommend outside expertise.
• Takes ownership of assignments and follows them through to completion.
• Values working in a smaller company where their contributions have a direct impact.

If you are an experienced industrial maintenance professional who enjoys independence, technical challenges, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, we encourage you to apply.