CNC Maintenance Technician

Exegistics; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Exegistics Inc in Princeton, IL is seeking a hands-on CNC Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of CNC machinery in a high‑volume plant. You will minimize downtime and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires 3+ years of CNC maintenance experience, strong knowledge of CNC controls (Fanuc/Siemens/Haas/Okuma/Mazak), and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machinery, machine controls, and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, or similar CNC controls preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair CNC machines, machining centers, lathes, mills, and supporting production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on CNC equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify root causes of machine failures.
• Repair and replace motors, drives, sensors, bearings, ball screws, servo systems, and other machine components.
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with operators, programmers, engineers, and production personnel to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Independent worker

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Haas controls

Okuma controls

Mazak controls

CMMS

Job description

CNC Maintenance Technician Princeton, IL

Position Summary

We are seeking a CNC Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of CNC machining equipment and related manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for minimizing downtime, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring CNC machines operate safely and efficiently in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair CNC machines, machining centers, lathes, mills, and supporting production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on CNC equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify root causes of machine failures.
• Repair and replace motors, drives, sensors, bearings, ball screws, servo systems, and other machine components.
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with operators, programmers, engineers, and production personnel to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machinery, machine controls, and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, or similar CNC controls preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills

• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Servo motors and drives.
• VFDs and motor controls.
• CNC machining knowledge.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization.

We are looking for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex CNC equipment and helping keep production running at peak efficiency.