Maintenance Technician-Weekend Days

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of high-precision CNC machinery, manual machine tools, and support equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong blend of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise, with a proven track record of keeping tight-tolerance machining equipment operating at peak accuracy and efficiency.

Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Repair & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on CNC equipment (mills, lathes, Swiss machines) and manual machine tools.

• Perform mechanical alignments, spindle verification/rebuilds/replacements.

• Troubleshoot CNC control systems (Fanuc), PLCs, servo drives, motors, and sensors.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and technical manuals.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for all shop machinery and plant infrastructure.

• Perform precision alignments, geometric checks, and calibration using indicator gages.

• Monitor machine health metrics (fluid/coolant analysis, vibration analysis, temperature readings) to identify and fix issues before failures occur.

• Manage coolant, lubrication, and filtration systems across the shop floor.

Shop & Facility Support

• Maintain plant facilities support systems, including air compressors, dust collectors, chip conveyors, and material handling equipment.

• Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and downtime in the computerized maintenance document.

• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts; coordinate with vendor technicians and OEM suppliers when necessary.

• Ensure all work adheres to OSHA guidelines, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and company safety standards.

Qualifications & RequirementsRequired Experience & Education

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Precision Machining preferred.

• Experience: Minimum [3–5+] years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience. Specifically within a precision machine shop or CNC manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in troubleshooting 3-phase electrical systems (up to 480V), motors, and control circuits.