CNC Maintenance Technician

Randstad USA; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a CNC & Equipment Maintenance Specialist to keep high-precision machinery running at peak production in Union City, CA. You will work on vertical/horizontal mills, lathes, and automated equipment, ensuring uptime through proactive diagnostics and routine PMs.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safety, and teamwork, with a focus on preventive care and continuous skill growth in a premier manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in industrial equipment maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Hands-on with test equipment, tools, and basic fabrication or shop tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines, LOTO, and forklift/scissor lift operation.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate pallet changers, axes, and check tolerances for alignment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to component level.
• Perform preventive maintenance and plan for new equipment installations.
• Manage parts and CMMS work orders and source replacements as needed.
• Support shop floor equipment maintenance and operate forklifts or utility equipment.
• Uphold OSHA/LOTO safety standards and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Schematics reading

Test equipment

LOTO safety

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CNC machine tools

Job description

Are you a technician who loves figuring out how complex machinery works—and keeping it operating at its absolute best? We are partnering with a premier manufacturing leader to find a CNC & Equipment Maintenance Specialist who takes pride in high-precision work. In this role, you won't just be reacting to breakdowns; you’ll play a critical part in maintaining peak production readiness across vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, and high-tech automated equipment. Whether you are a seasoned CNC technician or an advanced mechanical professional looking to level up your expertise in precision machine tool maintenance, this is a team where your problem-solving skills will be valued every single day.

Core Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years in industrial equipment maintenance, electromechanical repairs, or complex machinery diagnostics.
• Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Hands-On Skills: Proficient with specialized test equipment, hand/power tools, and basic fabrication or shop tools.
• Safety & Equipment Operation: Knowledge of OSHA guidelines, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and comfortable operating forklifts or scissor lifts.

Bonus Points For

• CNC Specialty: Direct experience repairing, aligning, and troubleshooting CNC machine tools (vertical/horizontal mills, lathes).
• Facilities Maintenance Background: Familiarity with 3-phase power, HVAC, or general plant infrastructure.
• Proactive Mindset: Someone who takes personal ownership of machine uptime and catches potential issues before they cause a breakdown.
• Growth-Driven: A solution-focused problem solver eager to continuously expand their technical skill set.

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salary: $83,200 - $104,000 per year shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Precision Tuning & Alignment: Calibrate pallet changers, linear/rotary axes, and perform checks for flatness, alignment, and tooling offsets to keep tolerances razor-sharp.
• Component-Level Diagnostics: Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems down to individual components to minimize machine downtime.
• Proactive & Preventative Care: Execute systematic PM schedules, balancing routine upkeep with emergency repairs and new equipment installations.
• Parts & CMMS Management: Sourcing needed replacement components through trusted vendors and tracking work orders accurately in the CMMS.
• Facility & Utility Support: Assist with broader shop floor equipment and utility maintenance as needed, operating support machinery like forklifts, hoists, and scissor lifts.
• Safety & Team Leadership: Maintain strict OSHA/LOTO safety standards while fostering a supportive, team-first environment on the floor.

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• Maintenance
• CNC
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Inspection
• Electrical

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School