Maintenance Technician

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer of precision-engineered components and systems. The role centres on maintenance, fault finding and repair of CNC machine tools to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and support for installation and upgrades of CNC

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining CNC machinery.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance of CNC machine tools
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshooting CNC controls, drives, motors and sensors
• Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime
• Supporting installation and commissioning of CNC machinery
• Identifying recurring faults and improving machine reliability
• Supporting machine upgrades and refurbishment projects
• Working closely with production and manufacturing teams
• Maintaining maintenance records and technical documentation

Skills

CNC maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Schematics reading

Independent worker

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic or Maintenance Engineering qualification/apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Mazatrol controls

Job description

We are recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer of precision-engineered components and systems.

This position is specifically focused on the maintenance, fault finding and repair of CNC machine tools, so applicants must have previous hands-on experience maintaining CNC machinery.

The role operates on a days and nights shift pattern.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for keeping CNC machine tools and associated manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planned and reactive maintenance of CNC machine tools
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshooting CNC controls, drives, motors and sensors
• Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime
• Supporting installation and commissioning of CNC machinery
• Identifying recurring faults and improving machine reliability
• Supporting machine upgrades and refurbishment projects
• Working closely with production and manufacturing teams
• Maintaining maintenance records and technical documentation

What We’re Looking For

You should have previous hands-on experience maintaining and repairing CNC machinery, ideally including CNC lathes, machining centres and/or milling machines.

We are also looking for:

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazatrol or similar
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Maintenance Engineering qualification/apprenticeship
• PLC diagnostic experience would be advantageous
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Willingness to work a days and nights shift pattern

This could suit a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, CNC Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong CNC machine tool experience.