Maintenance Engineer - CNC Machining & Automation

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer – CNC Machining & Automation

Asama Coldwater Manufacturing | Coldwater, MI

$61,520–$72,000 per year + Excellent Benefits

Help Keep Advanced Manufacturing Running

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving equipment problems, improving manufacturing processes, and working with CNC machinery and industrial automation?

At Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, you'll play a key role in improving production efficiency, reducing downtime, supporting automation, and helping build high-quality products in a modern manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, working alongside production teams, and making continuous improvements, we'd like to talk with you.

Why You'll Want to Work Here

✔ Competitive annual salary: $61,520–$72,000

✔ 401(k) with company match

✔ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

✔ Health Savings Account

✔ Paid Time Off

✔ Company-paid Life Insurance

✔ Employee Referral Program

✔ Stable full-time career with an established manufacturer

✔ Opportunity to work with CNC equipment, robotics, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Do

As our Maintenance Engineer, you'll support machining operations by improving equipment reliability, increasing production efficiency, and solving technical problems.

Your responsibilities include:

Equipment & Maintenance

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues
• Support installation, startup, repair, and maintenance of production equipment
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions
• Help establish preventive maintenance procedures
• Improve machine reliability and reduce downtime

Manufacturing Engineering

• Analyze production processes to improve throughput and reduce scrap
• Develop process improvements and process controls
• Recommend equipment and system modifications
• Support new equipment installations and production launches
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and recommend improvements

Technical Support

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Support engineering projects using CAD software when needed
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Assist with cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical guidance during equipment troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

• Use structured problem-solving methods including:
• 5 Why
• 5W2H
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action
• Improve production quality
• Reduce scrap
• Support company safety initiatives
• Help achieve departmental business goals

What We're Looking ForRequired

• Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

Preferred

• CNC machine maintenance experience
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience
• Robotics experience
• M-Code/G-Code familiarity
• CAD experience
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience

Equipment You May Work With

• CNC Machines
• Industrial Robotics
• Mechanical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Automated Production Equipment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus Program

Apply Today

If you enjoy solving technical problems, improving manufacturing operations, and working with advanced equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a team where your engineering expertise directly impacts production performance and continuous improvement.