Cnc Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines while supporting facility maintenance as needed. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, maintain CNC controls, and help integrate and support robotic automation equipment in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems associated with CNC equipment.
• Service and maintain CNC machining centers, including 3-axis and 4-axis machines.
• Support maintenance and repair of Fanuc RoboDrill vertical machining centers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Universal Robots collaborative robotic arms.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of Fanuc industrial robots.
• Replace worn components such as ball screws, linear guides, bearings, and belts to restore machine accuracy and performance.
• Maintain and adjust CNC controls, including FANUC and Okuma OSP systems.
• Diagnose issues related to spindles, servos, and drives, and implement effective repair solutions.
• Update preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate records in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support the integration and ongoing maintenance of robotic machine-tending systems.
• Assist with facility systems, including compressed air systems and electrical panels, to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow safety procedures and company standards while performing all maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience maintaining CNC equipment, with exposure to Okuma, Nakamura, and Fanuc machines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC controls, including the ability to troubleshoot FANUC and Okuma OSP systems.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, and schematics.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve spindle, servo, and drive issues on CNC equipment.
• Familiarity with robotics and automation systems, including collaborative and industrial robots.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to update preventive maintenance schedules and record work performed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex maintenance tasks.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining equipment reliability and safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Okuma, Nakamura, and Fanuc CNC machines.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc RoboDrill vertical machining centers.
• Exposure to Universal Robots collaborative robotic arms and Fanuc industrial robots.
• Comfort working with automated machine-tending systems and integration projects.
• Experience working in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn new finishes and processes related to metalworking and polishing operations.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and facilities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple maintenance tasks and documentation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, family-owned organization with a strong history and a stable workforce of over 200 employees. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan, optional dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company contribution and 50% match. You will enjoy a generous time-off program featuring 10 paid holidays, 10 paid time off (PTO) days, and 5 paid sick leave (PSL) days each year. Compensation is based on your skills and experience, providing room for growth as you develop. The culture emphasizes cleanliness, quality, and pride in producing finished products from design to completion, offering a supportive environment where you can build a long-term career.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, three-floor manufacturing facility that maintains an extremely clean environment; end-of-shift responsibilities include cleaning your work area to uphold high housekeeping standards. The company operates as a long-standing, family-owned manufacturer with more than 65 years of history and over 200 employees, producing faucets from design through final finish for applications such as schools, hospitals, and laboratories. The facility uses CNC equipment, Fanuc RoboDrill vertical machining centers, Universal Robots collaborative arms, and Fanuc industrial robots, along with various polishing equipment and buffers. Team members work with various metals, predominantly brass (approximately 90%), and receive training on different finishes for multiple product lines. The environment combines modern automation technology with traditional metalworking processes, offering a structured, professional setting focused on safety, cleanliness, and quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.