
CNC Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift (CNC Machines)
🔎At a Glance
Company: CR Machine
Location: Billerica, MA (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35 – $50 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years required)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Relocation: Not available (local candidates only)
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Why This Role Exists
CR Machine is expanding operations and investing in uptime, reliability, and preventative maintenance across its CNC equipment. This role is critical to keeping production running efficiently by minimizing downtime and proactively maintaining machines used in precision stainless steel and high-temperature alloy machining.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machines across the shop floor
- Perform preventative maintenance and help improve maintenance programs
- Identify electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and resolve them efficiently
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical documentation
- Perform repairs such as ball screws, bearings, linear guides, spindle work, turret alignments, and leveling
- Troubleshoot controls, parameters, servo drives, and machine faults
- Verify machine performance by operating equipment after repairs
- Document repairs, maintenance procedures, and findings
- Work independently while collaborating with machinists and production teams
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Machines, Controls & Shop Technology
You’ll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: Kitamura, Brother, Miyano, Doosan, Smart CNC machines
- Controls: Fanuc, Mitsubishi
- Systems: Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic CNC systems
- Tools: Power tools, hand tools, precision diagnostic tools
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Materials You’ll Support
- Stainless steel
- High-temperature alloys
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of CNC machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting ability across electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Experience with Fanuc and/or Mitsubishi controls
- Ability to operate CNC machines to test and validate repairs
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and safety-focused
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience maintaining multi-axis CNC equipment
- Familiarity with Kitamura, Brother, Miyano, Doosan, or Smart machines
- Experience improving preventative maintenance systems
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Why Machinists & Technicians Like Working at CR Machine
- Family-owned and operated for over 50 years
- Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
- Advanced CNC equipment across milling and turning
- Stable production environment with steady workflow
- 4-day workweek (long weekends every week)
- Competitive pay and strong benefits
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay: $35 – $50 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (10.5-hour shifts)
- Overtime available as needed
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Apply
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Fields of study
- CNC
- Machining
Years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
Salary range
- $35 - $50 per hour
Required skills
- Ability to operate CNC equipment to verify maintenance and repairs are performed correctly. Familiarity with Fanuc & Mitsubishi controls.