CNC Control Technician (Tempe, AZ) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial seeks a CNC Mechanical Technician to repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machine tools and related systems at our Tempe facility. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of 3-axis/5-axis mills, lathes, routers, and related equipment to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or technical certification in mechatronics or industrial maintenance, plus hands-on CNC experience. Strong problem-solving, blueprint reading, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing CNC machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, assembly drawings, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machine tools, including 3-axis and 5-axis mills, CNC lathes, routers, and other precision machining equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving ball screws, linear rails, guideways, bearings, spindles, gearboxes, couplings, drive mechanisms, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, regulators, cylinders, manifolds, and fluid delivery systems.
• Inspect, align, level, and adjust machine components to maintain proper machine accuracy and performance.
• Perform machine teardowns, rebuilds, retrofits, and component replacements as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, assembly drawings, technical manuals, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Conduct equipment inspections and document maintenance activities, findings, and repair recommendations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, spare parts inventory, and a clean work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Teamwork

Prioritization

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or technical trade certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, or related

Job description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

CNC Control Tech

The CNC Mechanical Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural systems of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of CNC equipment to minimize downtime and support production goals. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machine tools, including 3-axis and 5-axis mills, CNC lathes, routers, and other precision machining equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving ball screws, linear rails, guideways, bearings, spindles, gearboxes, couplings, drive mechanisms, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, regulators, cylinders, manifolds, and fluid delivery systems.
• Inspect, align, level, and adjust machine components to maintain proper machine accuracy and performance.
• Perform machine teardowns, rebuilds, retrofits, and component replacements as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, assembly drawings, technical manuals, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Conduct equipment inspections and document maintenance activities, findings, and repair recommendations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, spare parts inventory, and a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical trade certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience maintaining and repairing CNC machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, drive systems, and machine tool components.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, assembly drawings, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CNC machine rebuilds, precision alignments, and spindle replacement procedures.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Familiarity with machine tool manufacturers and industrial production environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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