CNC Maintenance Technician (Overnights)

RAMCO SPECIALTIES INC•Hudson, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Maintenance Technician ensures continuity and reliability of CNC machining operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems. This role focuses on maximizing uptime of CNC lathes, mills, and associated automation equipment while minimizing unscheduled downtime. The technician also contributes to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and supports production teams by quickly diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.

Requirements

Education & Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in maintenance of CNC lathes, mills, or other precision machining equipment.
Proven background troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with PLC/CNC control diagnostics (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, or similar control platforms).
Skills & Certifications: Ability to interpret and apply wiring diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
Competence with precision measuring tools (dial indicators, micrometers, laser alignment).
Basic knowledge of industrial networking and drives (VFDs, servo motors) is a plus.
Certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field desirable.
OSHA 10/30, LOTO, and electrical safety training preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work overtime hours as necessary.
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
Constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.
Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls medium weights up to 50 pounds.
Constantly using eyes to focus on close or far objects. Good peripheral, depth perception and hand eye coordination.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to work across multi-disciplinary systems.
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills under time-sensitive conditions.
Proficiency with blueprints, schematics, ladders, preventive maintenance schedules, and service manuals.
Solid communication and collaboration skills to work with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams.
High level of initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
Commitment to safety practices and quality-driven maintenance.

Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance tasks for CNC equipment in accordance with manufacturer and plant standards. Maintain accurate PM logs, documentation, and equipment service records.
Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system faults on CNC machines, robots, and support equipment. Utilize root-cause analysis to minimize repeat failures and guide corrective actions. Respond promptly to breakdowns ensuring minimal production interruption.
Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Perform component replacement/repair (spindles, ball screws, bearings, pumps, motors, drives, control boards, etc.). Inspect, align, and calibrate CNC machine components for precision performance. Work with PLC and CNC controls to test inputs/outputs and verify operational integrity.
Continuous Improvement: Recommend upgrades or adjustments to improve machine reliability, efficiency, and safety. Participate in cross-functional teams for process or equipment improvement initiatives.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Ensure equipment repairs comply with OSHA, NFPA, and local regulatory standards.
Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to operators and production staff on proper machine usage and care. Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new CNC machinery.

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