Traveling CNC Maintenance Technician Specialist

Advanced Technology Services•Greenville, SC

About The Position

ATS is hiring a Traveling CNC Maintenance Technician Specialist to perform advanced industrial maintenance for customer manufacturing equipment. The role includes expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance, equipment repair and reconditioning, analysis and troubleshooting of complex control systems, and use of advanced maintenance technologies to monitor equipment performance. The technician identifies and sources parts, evaluates equipment alternatives, and develops retrofit, upgrade, and maintenance documentation. The position also supports customer maintenance optimization and reliability programs, provides technical training, and assists junior technicians and project teams. Extensive local and/or national travel is required. Candidates may reside anywhere within the continental United States. Work is typically performed in a loud factory environment, with possible exposure to hazardous materials, slippery or greasy floors, outside weather, and electrical shock risks. The advertised pay range is $44.97–$57.53 USD. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Either an associate degree with a technical focus and 12 years of related experience in the specific industry, or 15 years of experience in the specific industry.
Comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems, with the ability to analyze problems, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
Ability to use basic hand tools, specialized tools, and programming software as appropriate.
Extensive local and/or national travel required.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including regularly standing, walking, handling tools or parts, reaching, climbing or balancing at heights, and working in confined spaces; occasionally lifting or moving more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with condition-based maintenance techniques, precision mechanical alignments, maintenance of applicable process equipment, and automation integration.
Robust experience with programmable logic controllers, field-device troubleshooting, electrical drive and motor system maintenance, and motion-control devices.

Responsibilities

Perform expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance, including diagnosing equipment problems, dismantling and inspecting devices, adjusting or replacing parts, testing equipment, and repairing or reconditioning machine tools.
Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items; evaluate alternatives to improve equipment cost or reliability; and compile retrofit, upgrade, or alternative-functionality packages.
Perform maintenance to industry standards and create maintenance standards and instructions for new or altered manufacturing equipment.
Direct customer counterparts in maintenance optimization, reliability, and preventive maintenance processes.
Set up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders to make or repair parts; perform welding tasks when required.
Comply with customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping standards, and safety processes.
Document work in service reports and applicable management systems, including observations and equipment performance data; compile technical manuals and operating and maintenance processes for upgrades and automation integrations.
Assist lower-level technicians and project teams, perform expert functions in training and development, and conduct on-the-job training and technical development programs for customers and coworkers.
Alter, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration problems.
Use advanced maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data, observe trends, and make recommendations.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.