Maintenance and CNC Technician

Certified Power Train•Elkhorn, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement functions on CNC machinery, plant equipment, and facility systems. This position supports production objectives by ensuring equipment safety, reliability, maximum uptime, and quality performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual must be self-motivated and capable of working with limited direction while adhering to company safety, quality, and environmental standards. Areas of responsibility include CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, etc.), auxiliary equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of maintenance troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing environment servicing CNC equipment.
Extensive electrical troubleshooting experience required.
Computer literate in Windows-based systems.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field preferred.
Post-high school education/training in electronics preferred.
Welding coursework or fabrication training a plus.
Specific knowledge of Fanuc, Haas, or Siemens controls preferred.
Certified electrician a plus.
Prior experience with CNCs, paper machines, printing presses, or other manufacturing processing machines preferred.
Forklift operating certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on CNC machines including but not limited to mills, lathes, grinders, hobbing equipment, saws, and auxiliary equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and servo systems using technical manuals, schematics, engineering prints, and diagnostic tools.
Diagnose issues using electrical test equipment and resolve electrical and control-related problems.
Calibrate and align machine components to meet precision tolerances.
Adhere strictly to LOTO procedures and all plant safety standards.
Maintain ownership of assigned preventative maintenance tasks and ensure completion in alignment with production schedules.
Update and track machine repairs, downtime logs, and parts usage in the maintenance management system.
Collaborate with machine operators and supervisors to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
Assist with machine installation, upgrades, relocations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Fabricate and implement tooling and fixturing as needed.
Monitor levels of perishable tooling and communicate replenishment needs.
Maintain a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and safe work practices.
Regularly access, inspect, and repair machinery located at floor level, elevated platforms, and confined equipment locations.
Frequently climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, reach, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment.
Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull repair tools, machine components, and replacement parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.