Maintenance Technician

Are you a skilled technician looking to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and peak performance of our CNC machinery and facility systems. If you thrive in fast-paced settings, enjoy hands-on work, and are passionate about continuous improvement, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities Maintain and Repair CNC Equipment:

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on CNC machines—including mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, and auxiliary systems—to maximize uptime and quality.

Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues:

Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and servo system problems using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.

Electrical and Control Systems:

Use electrical test equipment to identify and resolve control-related issues. Calibrate and align machine components to meet precision standards.

Safety and Compliance:

Strictly follow LOTO procedures and all plant safety standards, maintaining a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Preventative Maintenance Ownership:

Take responsibility for assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion in line with production schedules.

Documentation:

Update and track machine repairs, downtime logs, and parts usage in the maintenance management system.

Collaboration:

Work closely with machine operators and supervisors to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement:

Assist with machine installation, upgrades, relocations, and improvement initiatives. Fabricate and implement tooling and fixturing as needed.

Tooling Management:

Monitor perishable tooling levels and communicate replenishment needs.

Other Duties:

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production and facility operations.

Qualifications Technical Expertise:

Strong troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of CNC machining technology, facility maintenance systems, and manufacturing equipment.

Reading and Interpretation:

Ability to read and understand diagrams, blueprints, ladder logic, schematics, and technical manuals for mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

PLC and CNC Controls:

Experience with PLC troubleshooting and CNC control systems.

Hands-On Skills:

Proficient in using electrical test equipment, basic welding, light fabrication, and machine alignments with precision measuring tools.

Programming Aptitude:

Familiarity with CNC programming (especially M-Code) and machine operation is a plus.

Communication:

Effective communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, perform repetitive motions, and operate in various physical positions (standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching). Specific vision abilities required.

Work Environment Manufacturing Setting:

Exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, dirt/dust, and pressurized systems.

Flexible Shifts:

Day, evening, and weekend shifts may be required. Overtime as needed. After successful training on 1st shift, opportunities to transition to other shifts based on business needs and mutual agreement.

Mobility:

Ability to move throughout the plant, work around mechanical and electrical equipment, climb, push/pull, and drive locally as required. Why Join Us?

Positive Culture:

Contribute to a supportive and collaborative workplace where integrity and accountability are valued.

Growth Opportunities:

Be part of a team that encourages professional development and continuous improvement.

Impact:

Your expertise will directly support production goals and help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing environment servicing CNC equipment. Extensive electrical troubleshooting experience required. Prior experience with CNCs, paper machines, printing presses, or other manufacturing processing machines. Computer literate in Windows-based systems. Licenses/Credentials/Certifications Valid Driver's license with no minor moving violations within the most recent 36-month period and no major violations or suspensions in the most recent 60-month period.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person