Cnc Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Machine Repair & Troubleshooting)

Jobtome; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%

4% retirement contribution to 401(k)

Quarterly incentive opportunities

Yearly performance bonus

100% education reimbursement after 1 y

PTO: 2 weeks in year one + 4 floatingH

Flex time program

Discounted Care.Com membership

Discounted Calm app membership

Job summary

You will perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with teams for scheduling and PM tasks. 2nd shift with 15% differential and full-time employment awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance or machine repair experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with CNC machines and production equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on CNC machines and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot machine tool issues and identify root causes of failures.
• Maintain and repair multi-axis CNC machines, including up to 5-axis equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and support scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret machine manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to keep equipment running reliably.
• Perform machine leveling, alignment, and accuracy checks.
• Replace and repair machine components such as linear guides, ball screws, and other mechanical systems.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and PM schedules.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers as needed.
• Respond to urgent machine-down situations with a strong sense of urgency.
• Support general facility maintenance as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

CNC machines

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Team communication

Basic computer skills

Tools

Fanuc control systems

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Barnes Aerospace
Location: East Hartford, CT 06108 (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26 - $36 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday-Friday | 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years maintenance experience)

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continuous production by maintaining and repairing CNC machines and facility equipment. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving machine performance, and ensuring manufacturing operations run safely and efficiently.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on CNC machines and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot machine tool issues and identify root causes of failures
• Maintain and repair multi-axis CNC machines, including up to 5-axis equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and support scheduling of maintenance activities
• Read and interpret machine manuals, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to keep equipment running reliably
• Perform machine leveling, alignment, and accuracy checks
• Replace and repair machine components such as linear guides, ball screws, and other mechanical systems
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and PM schedules
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers as needed
• Respond to urgent machine-down situations with a strong sense of urgency
• Support general facility maintenance as required

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: Multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, and other production equipment (up to 5-axis)
• Controls: Fanuc and other OEM machine controllers
• Systems: Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Tools: Hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment

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Materials You’ll Work With

• CNC machine components and assemblies
• Mechanical and electrical systems within manufacturing equipment

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What We’re Looking ForRequired

• 3+ years of maintenance or machine repair experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Experience working with CNC machines and production equipment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Basic computer skills

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience maintaining multi-axis CNC machines (3, 4, or 5-axis)
• Familiarity with OEM machine controls (Fanuc or similar)
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and scheduling
• Experience with CNC probing systems

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Why Technicians Like Working Here

Maintenance technicians choose Barnes Aerospace because:

• Stable aerospace manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on advanced CNC equipment
• Strong team collaboration across departments
• Competitive pay with 15% shift differential
• Overtime opportunities available
• Long-term career stability with a strong benefits package

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $26 - $36/hr (DOE)
Pay Notes: 15% shift differential for 2nd shift

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date
• 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%
• 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan
• Quarterly incentive opportunities
• Yearly performance bonus
• 100% education reimbursement after 1 year
• PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays
• Flex time program
• Discounted Care.Com membership
• Discounted Calm app membership

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
• Overtime available

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