CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic

HireNow Staffing • Franklin, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a hands-on CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic to support one of our valued client partners in Franklin, Massachusetts. This contract opportunity is designed for an experienced industrial maintenance professional who can analyze, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair sophisticated CNC machining equipment and electro-mechanical control systems in a precision manufacturing environment. The selected professional will support a diverse equipment footprint spanning approximately 35 major machines, 50+ peripheral systems, and equipment from roughly 50 OEMs. This role goes beyond routine maintenance—the mechanic will diagnose failures to the component level, identify root causes, use machine-performance data to detect abnormalities, and contribute to predictive-maintenance and equipment-reliability initiatives. This position is 100% onsite and requires someone comfortable working directly on complex machinery in an active manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• At minimum, 1+ year of relevant mechanical, manufacturing, machine-shop, or design-shop experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining or troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment to the component level.
• Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics, Mechanical drawings, Pneumatic systems, Hydraulic systems, Ladder logic, Equipment specifications and operating requirements.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining equipment and control systems.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to document repairs and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting experience preferred, with flexibility based on the depth of hands-on technical experience.
• 2+ years of Ballbar testing and analysis experience.
• 3–5 years working with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain, and/or Mazatrol controllers.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Servo drive hardware and software experience.
• Experience maintaining equipment from manufacturers such as Mazak, KERN, Tsugami, EuroTech, Rofin, Fanuc EDM, Maier, or Citizen.
• Associate degree in Advanced Manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant technical or industrial maintenance certification.
• Experience within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
• Welding experience.
• Experience supporting predictive or condition-based maintenance programs.
• Strong root-cause analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC and precision manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and machine-control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures to the component level and determine root causes.
• Maintain and repair equipment including: 5-axis milling machines, Mill-turn machining centers, CNC lathes, EDM equipment, Laser-Swiss equipment, Motion-control systems, Stamping equipment, Ovens, Mist collectors, Supporting manufacturing peripherals.
• Analyze real-time machine information including servo load, temperature, vibration, acoustics, and other performance indicators to identify developing equipment abnormalities.
• Support predictive-maintenance initiatives focused on reducing breakdowns and preventing product defects.
• Plan repair activities and determine appropriate methods, tooling, and sequence of operations.
• Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment problems.
• Program and operate CNC equipment as necessary to verify successful repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, drawings, specifications, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, controllers, and related hardware/software.
• Document repairs, failure information, corrective actions, and root-cause findings within maintenance systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve preventive-maintenance instructions and asset Bills of Materials.
• Recommend equipment or machine-design improvements to engineering management.
• Perform tank cleanout, TPM activities, and light repairs as required.
• Follow applicable FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour
• Employment Type: Contractor | Pay-As-You-Go
• Contract Duration: Approximately August 10, 2026–December 31, 2026, subject to business needs.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM EST, with possible flexibility for a slightly later start.
• Hours: Full-Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED