CNC Equipment Reliability Technician

A day in the lifeYou start your shift with a quick scan of the maintenance dashboard: a 5-axis VMC shows an intermittent spindle vibration, a lathe needs a servo parameter check, and production is ramping up for a critical aerospace build. You lock out a cell, pull covers, check backlash at the ball screw, verify spindle bearings with a dial indicator, tweak a Fanuc parameter to resolve a following error, and capture the work in the maintenance log. By mid-morning, you’re calibrating a newly installed Haas, collaborating with quality on finish specs, and by afternoon you’re commissioning a router, verifying pneumatics and hydraulics, and handing it back to operations on time.About KearfottSince 1918, Kearfott Corporation has been a trusted name in aerospace and defense—designing and building precision motion-control and inertial navigation products that guide missions on sea, land, air, and in space. Our customers count on our reliability, innovation, and technical depth built over more than a century. Join a world-class team recognized globally as a full-service partner.Learn more at overviewAs a CNC Equipment Reliability Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machine tools and auxiliary manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime and performance in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll apply strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diagnostic skills with minimal supervision.What you’ll handle routinelyExecute preventive and predictive maintenance on mills, lathes, grinders, routers, and machining centers.Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults to return assets to peak condition.Work with CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Yasda, Mazak, etc.), including parameter checks and adjustments.Inspect and service components such as bearings, ball screws, servo motors, belts, and spindles.Support installs, alignment, calibration, and start-up/commissioning of new CNC equipment.Document work thoroughly in maintenance logs, service records, and related documentation.Partner with production, engineering, and quality to resolve performance concerns.Interpret manuals, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to plan and execute repairs.Follow safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures without exception.Identify reliability improvements and drive strategies to reduce downtime.Required backgroundHigh school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree/certificate in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or similar preferred.10+ years repairing CNC equipment in a manufacturing setting (CNC maintenance experience strongly preferred).Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Hands-on experience with Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Mazak (and similar) controllers.Proficient reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation.Comfort using precision metrology tools (micrometers, dial indicators) and diagnostic test equipment.Self-directed with strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.Must be a US Citizen.Physical demandsLift up to 50 lbs.Stand, kneel, and work in tight spaces as required.Operate safely in a production environment with noise, dust, and machinery.Preferred extrasAssociate degree or certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related discipline.OSHA 10/30 or NFPA 70E electrical safety training.Experience in aerospace/defense or other high-reliability manufacturing.Knowledge of cleanroom practices and ESD controls.PLC troubleshooting or basic programming familiarity.*Will consider relocation assistance for the right candidate*Compensation & benefitsIn New Jersey, the expected pay range is $33.00 - $50.00 an hour. The final offer may differ based on job-related skills, experience, and internal equity; it is not a guarantee of compensation.We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) with company match; tuition assistance; paid vacation and sick time; paid holidays; and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Enjoy a people-first culture with monthly employee events.Skills you’ll useMechanical troubleshootingCNC machine repairElectrical troubleshooting and repairPneumatics troubleshootingField service mindsetMaintenance and repair best practicesIndustrial electrical competencyTools & platformsVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Matsuura)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc)Servo motorsEqual OpportunityEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics