Maintenance Technician

Metalsa•Roanoke, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC production equipment. This role involves diagnosing and resolving electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures, as well as performing preventive and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate will be adept at troubleshooting motors, relays, contactors, sensors, VFDs, and PLCs, and will work safely around industrial machinery, adhering to lockout/tagout procedures. Responsibilities also include assisting with equipment installations, repairs, and continuous improvement projects, and performing equipment inspections to identify potential failures.

Requirements

Strong electrical troubleshooting experience
Strong hydraulic troubleshooting experience
Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics
Mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
Experience with conveyors and automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
Ability to work independently in a production environment
Candidates may be required to complete both a written technical assessment and hands-on skills evaluation
The assessment will focus on the practical skills required for the position, including: Electrical troubleshooting and use of a multimeter, Hydraulic systems and troubleshooting, Pneumatic systems, Mechanical troubleshooting, CNC equipment troubleshooting, Reading electrical and hydraulic schematics, Sensors, motors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and basic PLC troubleshooting, Safety and lockout/tagout procedures, Identifying the root cause of equipment failures
The hands-on portion will allow candidates to demonstrate their ability to diagnose problems, use appropriate tools, follow safe troubleshooting procedures, and determine the correct repair
Technicians who can think critically, troubleshoot independently, and respond effectively to production downtime situations
Candidates should be able to demonstrate both written technical knowledge and practical hands-on maintenance experience, particularly in electrical and hydraulic systems.

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
Experience maintaining CNC equipment preferred
PLC troubleshooting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC production equipment
Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures
Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
Troubleshoot motors, relays, contactors, sensors, VFDs, and PLCs
Troubleshoot CNC equipment, conveyors, automated systems, and related production equipment
Perform equipment inspections and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur
Use electrical meters and other diagnostic equipment
Work safely around industrial machinery and follow lockout/tagout procedures
Assist with equipment installations, repairs, and continuous improvement projects