CNC Maintenance Specialist

Paralloy Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paralloy Limited in the Tees Valley is seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve CNC machine tools and automated production equipment. You will handle preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You should have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with CNC controls (Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol or similar), reading drawings, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining CNC lathes, machining centres, milling machines, and automated production equipment.
• Strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on CNC machine tools and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system faults.
• Troubleshoot CNC controls, drives, motors, sensors, and automated systems to minimise downtime.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Install, commission, and modify CNC equipment and production machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine reliability and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist with spare parts management and stock control of critical components.
• Support machine upgrades, refurbishments, and capital projects.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC diagnostics

CNC controls

Reading drawings

Teamwork & communication

Education

Apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Maintenance Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Paralloy is a leading International Manufacturer of precision engineered components and systems for tolerance critical applications. The business has a worldwide presence and is a major supplier to the petrochemical market. The success of the company has been built on developing quality products in rapid lead times supported by a focused approach to customer service.

Principle Function

We are seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance and reliability of CNC machine tools and manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement activities, ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with CNC controls, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and performance improvement.

Responsibilities and duties include

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on CNC machine tools and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system faults.
• Troubleshoot CNC controls, drives, motors, sensors, and automated systems to minimise downtime.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Install, commission, and modify CNC equipment and production machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine reliability and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist with spare parts management and stock control of critical components.
• Support machine upgrades, refurbishments, and capital projects.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Maintenance Engineering.
• Proven experience maintaining CNC lathes, machining centres, milling machines, and automated production equipment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazatrol, or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with PLC diagnostics and industrial automation systems is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.