CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic

The Employee Connect; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect seeks a skilled CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic for an on-site contract in Franklin, Massachusetts, running about five months. You will keep precision CNC equipment running to tolerances required for medical device components, with a focus on proactive maintenance and reliability in a clean, controlled environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, alignment checks, calibration coordination, and strict adherence to lockout/tagout and safety

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience on CNC machine tools, including preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis on machining centers or turning equipment.
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting capability with working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC machining centers, lathes, and related precision equipment, including lubrication systems, way covers, ballscrews, spindles, coolant systems, filtration, and chip management.
• Diagnose and repair machine faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics and manufacturer documentation to restore specifications.
• Support machine accuracy through alignment checks, geometry verification, backlash and compensation adjustment, and calibration coordination to maintain tolerances for medical device components.
• Document maintenance and repair work in the maintenance management system, manage spare parts, follow lockout/tagout and safety procedures, and support equipment installation and qualification.
• Coordinate with external service providers and OEM technicians for specialized repairs and calibration, verifying equipment meets specification before production.

Skills

CNC maintenance

mechanical troubleshooting

read schematics

lockout/tagout safety

Education

Maintenance or machinist apprenticeship

Tools

Haas

Mazak

Okuma

DMG Mori

Job description

CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Franklin, Massachusetts

Pay Rate: $31.00 – $33.00 per hour

Position Overview

Our client, a medical device manufacturer, is seeking a CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic for an onsite contract engagement in Franklin, Massachusetts, running approximately five months. The role keeps precision CNC machining equipment running to the tolerances that medical device components demand.

This position suits a maintenance professional with genuine CNC experience who understands that in precision manufacturing, machine condition and accuracy are inseparable. It offers varied hands‑on work in a clean, well‑run production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will perform preventive maintenance on CNC machining centers, lathes, and related precision equipment according to schedule, including lubrication systems, way covers, ballscrews, spindles, coolant systems, filtration, and chip management.
• You will diagnose and repair machine faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, working from schematics and manufacturer documentation to identify root cause and restore the machine to specification rather than merely to running condition.
• You will support machine accuracy through alignment checks, geometry verification, backlash and compensation adjustment, and coordination of calibration activity, ensuring equipment continues to hold the tolerances required for medical device components.
• You will document all maintenance and repair work accurately in the maintenance management system as required in a regulated manufacturing environment, manage spare parts requirements, follow lockout/tagout and machine safety procedures without exception, and support equipment installation and qualification activity.
• You will contribute to machine reliability improvement by tracking recurring faults, recommending preventive maintenance adjustments, and identifying equipment that warrants overhaul or replacement. You will also coordinate with external service providers and OEM technicians for specialist repairs and calibration, verifying that returned equipment meets specification before it goes back into production.

Requirements

• Prior maintenance experience on CNC machine tools is required, including preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis on machining centers or turning equipment.
• You must have solid mechanical troubleshooting capability along with working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read and interpret machine schematics and technical documentation.
• Strict adherence to lockout/tagout and industrial safety practice is mandatory. You must supply and use standard hand tools, be able to lift heavy components and work in physically demanding positions, and be available onsite for the assigned shift including occasional extended hours during breakdowns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, aerospace, or other precision manufacturing environments is strongly preferred, along with familiarity with documentation expectations in a regulated setting.
• Manufacturer‑specific training on platforms such as Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or DMG Mori is highly valued, as is CNC control system familiarity with Fanuc or Siemens, machine geometry and laser calibration experience, and completion of a maintenance or machinist apprenticeship.
• Experience with Swiss‑type lathes, multi‑axis machining centers, or EDM equipment is highly valued in precision component manufacture. Familiarity with coolant management and filtration systems, tool changer and pallet system maintenance, and any exposure to equipment qualification protocols in a regulated environment strengthen an application.

Compensation and Benefits

This engagement pays an hourly rate in the range of $31.00 to $33.00, based on experience and demonstrated capability, across a contract of approximately five months with a defined end date.

You will work in a precision manufacturing environment with well‑maintained equipment and clear standards, building CNC maintenance experience that is in consistent demand across advanced manufacturing sectors. Extension or conversion may be possible depending on performance and continued need.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process on request.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the engagement.