Machine Maintenance Technician

General Tool Co•Reading, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping sophisticated CNC and manual machining equipment in satisfactory operating condition. This role involves not only fixing equipment when it breaks but also performing preventive maintenance to prevent failures, diagnosing issues before they become critical, and returning equipment to production quickly and effectively. The technician will work with complex electrical schematics, diagnostic tools, and various machine components to ensure optimal performance. As part of the "Ownership For All" program, eligible full-time employees receive an ownership stake in GTC, making their contributions directly beneficial to their own success.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of three years of hands-on equipment maintenance experience on both manual and CNC machines
Solid mechanical knowledge of bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems
Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow basic electrical schematics with confidence
Proficiency with digital voltmeters and oscilloscopes for electrical troubleshooting
Familiarity with CNC controls — Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain — and the ability to use control diagnostics effectively
Knowledge of axis feedback systems including inductosyn, resolver, encoder, and linear scales
A cooperative, team-first attitude and the initiative to help the people around you succeed
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when urgent maintenance needs arise
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or certificate in industrial maintenance is preferred
Experience with laser-based linear accuracy checks and Renishaw ball bar circularity testing is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Maintain manual and CNC machines in satisfactory operating condition to meet production and quality objectives — keeping preventive maintenance on schedule and on standard
Diagnose and repair equipment failures quickly and effectively, returning machines to production as fast as possible without cutting corners on the fix
Perform preventive maintenance as required, staying ahead of the problems that shut lines down
Read mechanical drawings to understand, disassemble, and rebuild machine components with confidence
Use levels, granite squares, and column squares to check and mechanically align machines back to original specifications
Follow and troubleshoot electrical schematics using digital voltmeters and oscilloscopes to trace faults to the source
Troubleshoot axis feedback systems including inductosyn, resolver, encoder, and linear scales
Work with CNC control diagnostics — Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain — to identify and resolve machine control issues
Conduct linear accuracy checks using laser equipment and circularity checks using Renishaw ball bar
Order parts needed to complete repairs, coordinate with machine service organizations when the situation calls for outside expertise, and keep maintenance records accurate and current
Identify and eliminate waste in maintenance processes — always looking for the smarter approach and seeking additional work when capacity allows
Build close working relationships with operators, supervisors, production control, and fellow maintenance personnel