CNC Maintenance Technician
Location: Temple, TX
Compensation: $35 - $42/hr + Overtime + Full Benefits
Are you an experienced CNC maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex equipment issues and keeping manufacturing operations running at peak performance? We are seeking a CNC Maintenance Technician to join a growing manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role supporting advanced CNC machinery and production equipment in a fast‑paced industrial environment.
This position offers strong compensation, consistent overtime opportunities, excellent benefits, and the chance to serve as a technical leader within the maintenance department.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair CNC machining centres, lathes, saws, and other production equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to maximise machine reliability and uptime
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Repair, replace, test, and adjust machine components as needed
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Support machine alignments, calibrations, and accuracy verification activities
- Work closely with production teams to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
- Maintain maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory documentation
- Assist with equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in installation and start‑up of new manufacturing equipment
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior maintenance technicians
- Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA and Lockout/Tagout requirements
- Provide occasional after‑hours or emergency maintenance support when needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 7+ years of CNC maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Mazak, or similar platforms
- Experience troubleshooting servo drives, motors, HMIs, controls, power supplies, and PLC‑related systems
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment independently
- Strong understanding of industrial automation and machine control systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation
Preferred Experience
- Multi‑axis CNC machining equipment
- Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, laser alignment, or other predictive maintenance technologies
- Equipment commissioning and start‑up activities
- Continuous improvement and reliability‑focused maintenance programmes
- Training, mentoring, or lead technician responsibilities
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Overtime Opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable manufacturing environment with long‑term growth potential