CNC Equipment Maintenance Specialist
L A GAUGE COMPANY INC•Los Angeles, CA
•$47 - $60•Onsite
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of high-precision equipment, including CNC machines, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), and deburring systems. This role ensures maximum uptime, optimal performance, and compliance with safety and quality standards in a regulated aerospace and defense environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining CNC and/or precision machining equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Familiarity 5-Axis Trunnion CNC equipped with FANUC controllers, Siemens, or Heidenhain CNC controls.
- Experience working with CMMs (Zeiss, Mitutoyo, Hexagon) and knowledge of metrology principles.
- Basic understanding of PLCs, servo motors, and industrial automation.
- Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with TPM and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Welding, fabrication, or machining background a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on CNC mills, lathes, EDMs, and CMMs.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on 5-axis trunnion CNC machines equipped with FANUC controllers.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues in high-precision machining equipment.
- Maintain and service deburring and finishing machines (e.g., tumblers, vibratory finishers, hand tools).
- Calibrate and verify equipment performance according to OEM specs and quality standards.
- Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, machine manuals, and engineering drawings.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation (manuals, PM schedules, repair records).
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, service technicians, and engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards in all maintenance activities.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401k
- Cash Balance Plan (fully funded by LA Gauge)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous Time Off
- Two Weeks PTO
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Appreciation Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
