CNC Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Orange County

Type: Direct Hire Benefited

Shift: 2nd Shift (Swing Shift)

Compensation: $75k-$100k

Company Overview: Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic instrumentation and precision technologies used across aerospace, communications, semiconductor, defense, and other high-technology industries. The Rancho Santa Margarita facility specializes in the production of extremely small, high-precision machined components utilizing advanced Swiss-style CNC machining, precision metrology, and highly automated manufacturing processes. This is a clean, engineering-driven manufacturing environment where equipment reliability, process stability, and continuous improvement are critical to success.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations within a highly automated precision machining environment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving production equipment used in the manufacture of close-tolerance machined components. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, hands-on maintenance experience in a CNC machining or manufacturing environment, and a proactive approach toward equipment reliability and preventive maintenance. This role supports a newer swing-shift operation and works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and day-shift maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime and production goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment issues
• Diagnose and repair CNC machine tool problems involving controls, drives, sensors, motors, lubrication systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Perform machine alignments, adjustments, calibration activities, and routine machine health checks
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to equipment downtime events and independently determine corrective actions
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, PM documentation, and repair logs
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and process stability
• Utilize precision measurement equipment and diagnostic tools to verify equipment performance
• Support fabrication and modification of fixtures, guards, brackets, and machine improvements when required
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment
• Preferred Equipment Experience

Experience Maintaining One or More of the Following Is Highly Desired:

• CNC Swiss lathes
• CNC turning centers
• FANUC-controlled machine tools
• Precision machining equipment
• Automated manufacturing systems
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Inspection and metrology equipment
• Cleanroom or high-precision manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting CNC machining environments preferred
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and root cause troubleshooting
• Familiarity with FANUC-controlled equipment is highly desirable
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or machine shop experience is a plus
• Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred