CNC Maintenance Technician

CNC Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Full-Time | Monday – Friday

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team on 1st shift. This full-time role reports to the Value Stream Manager and is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving CNC equipment and facility systems to ensure the highest levels of safety, productivity, and quality.

The ideal candidate can differentiate between mechanical, electrical, and setup issues, perform complex repairs, and proactively support continuous improvement initiatives in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on production, quality, and inspection equipment
• Quickly diagnose root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
• Apply proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures at all times
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to identify parts and perform repairs
• Read layout blueprints and position machinery in compliance with OSHA and MIOSHA safety rules and building codes
• Support 5S and workflow optimization when placing or relocating machinery
• Obtain and use licenses for moving equipment (lift trucks, man-lifts, cranes, articulating lifts, etc.)
• Assess feasibility of continuous improvement projects and implement approved modifications
• Fabricate minor machine parts, guards, and fixtures as needed
• Operate basic shop equipment: welder, torch, mill, drill press, band saw, etc.
• Perform basic machine building, rebuilding, and component repair (valves, cylinders, pumps, clutches, etc.)
• Diagnose and perform minor building repairs (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, carpentry, drywall, exterior structures, appliances)
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and compliance
• Stay current with new technologies impacting productivity and quality

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of basic machine principles and mechanical systems
• Experience with:
  • CNC equipment
  • 5-axis and multi-axis machines
  • Machine tooling repairs
  • Electrical alignments
  • Mechanical repairs
• PLC experience a plus
• Robotics experience a plus
• Programming and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work safely in team environments while moving heavy machinery
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and take corrective action
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in uncomfortable positions
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs, occasionally more

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience
• Electrical experience required
• Electrical troubleshooting experience required

Why Join Us?

• Stable 1st shift, Monday–Friday schedule
• Technically challenging role with exposure to advanced CNC systems
• Opportunity to impact uptime, safety, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented, safety-focused manufacturing environment