CNC Machinery Specialist - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Gwynedd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing seeks a CNC Machine Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machinery within a defense-focused, safety-driven plant in North Wales, PA. You will perform preventive maintenance, document actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and uptime.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, ability to read drawings, and a commitment to safety standards and continuous improvement in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of CNC machine components (spindles, bearings, ball screws, hydraulic/pneumatic systems).
• Working knowledge of safety standards, LOTO procedures, and machine guarding requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and restore CNC machines and associated mechanical components to safe operating condition
• Dismantle machinery, equipment, and components using appropriate hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments
• Inspect mechanical parts and assemblies to determine repairability, salvageability, or required replacement
• Perform corrective maintenance and safety-related repairs identified through audits, inspections, near-miss investigations, and Safety Committee findings
• Document completed repairs, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance activities in maintenance and safety tracking systems
• Verify that repaired equipment meets operational, quality, and safety standards before returning machines to production
• Identify recurring mechanical issues and safety hazards; recommend long-term corrective solutions to reduce downtime and injury risk
• Support lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and workplace safety compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to improve equipment reliability and performance

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Documentation

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Calipers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Gwynedd Manufacturing seeks a CNC Machine Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machinery within a defense-focused, safety-driven plant in North Wales, PA. You will perform preventive maintenance, document actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and uptime.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, ability to read drawings, and a commitment to safety standards and continuous improvement in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.