CNC Maintenance Lead: Safety, Lean, and Uptime Champion

Colonial Group; Walpole, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird-Johnson in Walpole, MA seeks a Maintenance Lead to guide the maintenance team in a hands-on role, ensuring safe, efficient task execution and alignment with production needs. You will troubleshoot equipment, drive improvements, and promote a safe, reliable work environment.

You will lead tasks, provide technical coaching, and collaborate with engineering and production to enhance machine reliability, reduce downtime, and sustain part quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a production environment with CNC machines and complex troubleshooting.
• At least 18 months in a senior (level 3) maintenance technician role or equivalent.
• OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, Forklift, and Rigging certifications, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and prioritize daily maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance, and major rebuilds on CNC machines and related equipment.
• Provide technical coaching and training to maintenance technicians on CNC troubleshooting, repair, and best practices.
• Participate in daily stand-up and Tier meetings to communicate maintenance status, challenges, and priorities.
• Oversee CNC controls troubleshooting and repair, including Siemens and FANUC systems; coordinate with OEM and third-party support when necessary.
• Manage maintenance documentation, safety inspections, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies.

Skills

CNC troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

MS Office

Tools

Siemens Advanced Controls

FANUC controls

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bird-Johnson in Walpole, MA seeks a Maintenance Lead to guide the maintenance team in a hands-on role, ensuring safe, efficient task execution and alignment with production needs. You will troubleshoot equipment, drive improvements, and promote a safe, reliable work environment.

You will lead tasks, provide technical coaching, and collaborate with engineering and production to enhance machine reliability, reduce downtime, and sustain part quality.