CNC/Machine Mechanic

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. seeks a CNC/Machine Mechanic to repair machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and support production in Independence, IA. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and read mechanical drawings to ensure uptime.

Work includes machine setup, calibration, and documenting repairs, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a manufacturing setting. Steel-toed shoes required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; AA degree or 5+ years related CNC/mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety information, manuals, and procedures.
• Fluent in English; strong communication and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.
• Troubleshoot CNC machine controls, motors, drives, sensors, and related components.
• Inspect machines for wear, damage, alignment, and potential failures.
• Setup, calibrate, level, and align machines as needed.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics accurately.
• Replace or repair bearings, gears, motors, pumps, valves, and tooling components.
• Assist installation of new CNC equipment and other machinery.
• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and PM activities.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve machine reliability.

Skills

English fluency

Fork lift operation

Time management

Safety procedures

Reading schematics

Math skills

Organization

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AA degree or 5+ years experience

Job description

Position Summary

The basic function of the CNC/Machine Mechanic is to repair machinery, mechanical equipment, and production machines of GMM and coordinate with the maintenance team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.
• Troubleshoot CNC machine controls, motors, drives, sensors, switches, and related components.
• Inspect machines for wear, damage, alignment issues, and potential failures.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, leveling, and alignment as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Replace or repair bearings, belts, gears, motors, pumps, valves, tooling components, and other machine parts.
• Assist with installation new CNC equipment and other machinery.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Work with production and management teams to identify recurring equipment problems and improve machine reliability.
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and emergency maintenance calls.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Initiate purchase order for replacement/ repair items.
• Contact service people for repairs that they are unable to repair (major mechanical or electrical).
• Help train other maintenance personnel to help with repair/install of machinery

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Skillfully and safely operate fork truck, machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Work under time and budgetary pressures.
• Read, analyze, interpret safety information, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Speak effectively with customers and employees of organization.
• Calculate figures and basic math skills.
• Demonstrate effective organization and planning skills.
• Computer literate.
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education And/or Experience

• Record of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year technical school; or 5+ years of direct related experience as a CNC/Machine Mechanic; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.
• Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position.

Work Environment

This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled for internal work within the building. Work in the warehouse or external to the building is not. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts and in high places. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

PPE Requirements

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed shoes