CNC Maintenance Technician

Spencer Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a CNC Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair CNC machines and fabrication tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with at least three years of experience. Responsibilities include coordinating repairs, performing machine qualifications, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This role requires technical knowledge and the ability to work under pressure to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in performing maintenance of CNC machines.
• Professional work experience in machine repairs and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing improvement and development of PM instructions.
• Coordinate repair of production precision mills and lathe machines.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machine tool equipment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CNC control aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificates

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The CNC Maintenance Technician will determine methods and sequences of operations in order to maintain, repair, service and modify all types of Production machine tools and fabrication machines, such as PLC (Programable Logic Controller), NC (Numerical Control), CNC (Computer Numerical Control), DNC (Direct / Digital Numerical Control) machines, robots or other equipment, employing multiple types of advanced and / or conventional control systems exercising a working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and component functions.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Support the ongoing improvement and development of PM instructions and schedules to prevent failures.
• Coordinate the repair of production precision mills and lathe machines. This includes electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform machine qualifications as required for installations and repairs.
• Assemble and install mechanical equipment and systems such as production machinery / tools.
• Knowledge of OEM machine controllers (FANUS, Siemens and NIT)
• Perform mechanical repairs (and rebuild) on all machines.
• Working knowledge of tool Probing function for CNC Lathe Machines.
• Able to work with complex NC machines up to & including 5 axis.
• Perform machine leveling and alignment on all machines.
• Identify and replace parts as necessary.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machine tool equipment and controls.
• Use machine tool manuals, technical documents and internal and vendor resources to research machine issues.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and maintenance companies to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
• Work with a sense of urgency to minimize machine downtime.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Maintain an adequate supply of backup tooling, fixtures, components, etc. to keep the production equipment operating.
• Ensure company safety policies and procedures are understood by employees and implemented consistently company wide.
• Strong industrial electronic background required, as well as CNC control aptitude.
• Available for “On Call” responsibilities; weekends and after hours.
• Properly document request for services to allow efficient ongoing response to customer needs. This includes what the machine was doing, adjustments made, parts replaced, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :

• Minimum of three years’ experience in performing maintenance of CNC machines.
• Professional work experience performing machine repairs, troubleshooting, and PM, with a knowledge of standard measuring equipment of an advanced nature.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, drawings, ladder and schematic diagrams and general instructions to plan and layout test and repair procedures.
• Understand mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of standard safety regulations.
• Medical device, aerospace or electronics manufacturing background desirable.
• Communicate to supervisor and / or other shifts to assure continuity of ongoing projects and repairs.
• Working knowledge of CMMS software for the machines.
• Able to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch and carry.
• Able to work while standing on lifts and ladders.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical certificates or equivalent combination of education / experience

If an offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following : Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR, and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

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Cnc Maintenance Technician • Senior Aerospace Spencer - 28510 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355, USA