Pay: $29.00–$40.00 per hour + potential discretionary bonus
1st Shift hours are 6:00am-2:30pm with OT
Position Summary
Our client, a global leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry, is seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Mechanic to join their manufacturing team. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, dismantling, and moving CNC machinery and other industrial equipment.
The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience working with CNC machining equipment, and a working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, motors, drives, wiring, and schematics. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys diagnosing equipment problems and keeping production machinery operating safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Be Doing
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machinery and facility equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, adjustments, alignment, calibration, and other scheduled maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) records and follow manufacturer maintenance schedules and guidelines.
Diagnose mechanical equipment failures, isolate problems, disassemble equipment, and repair or replace components such as bearings, gears, and structural parts.
Troubleshoot machinery by observing equipment in operation, communicating with machine operators, and identifying unusual sounds or operating conditions.
Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to return production equipment to safe operating condition.
Work with precision measuring and testing instruments, gauges, hand tools, and power tools.
Perform basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify the source of equipment failures.
Review maintenance and repair requests, determine the nature of the problem, and recommend appropriate solutions.
Order and install replacement parts as needed.
Perform limited machining operations when necessary to complete maintenance and repair work.
Assist with the installation, leveling, alignment, dismantling, relocation, and movement of industrial machinery.
Safely move equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
Assist with moving equipment, furniture, and other items as needed.
Participate in safety, problem-solving, and team meetings.
Follow quality policies and procedures in all maintenance activities.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow all applicable safety procedures.
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Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of industrial maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
CNC machining center maintenance experience preferred.
Experience with CNC equipment such as Mazak, Nakamura, Samsung, Okuma, and/or DMG Mori is highly preferred.
Experience working with PLCs.
Experience with AC/DC motors and drives.
Knowledge of electronic wiring, circuits, and electrical schematics.
Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems associated with machinery.
Ability and willingness to learn advanced CNC maintenance techniques.
Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
What We’re Looking For
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, engineering, and other team members.
Dependable, safety-conscious approach to maintenance work.
Willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and advanced maintenance techniques.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
This is a hands-on manufacturing position requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, grasping, and fine manipulation.
Frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to use ladders, lifts, hand tools, power tools, and computers.
Work in a manufacturing/shop environment with exposure to loud machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors.
May frequently be required to work outdoors and at elevated heights.
Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental/Vision
401K with employer contributions
PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Sick time
Please note: Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test, E-Verify verification, and background check.
Why This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, CNC machinery, mechanical repair, and solving production equipment problems. You'll play an important role in keeping critical manufacturing equipment safe, reliable, and productive.
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