CNC Maintenance Technician: Downtime Reduction Expert

Frey Consulting Group; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Michigan is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring CNC machines operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment, along with strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial or CNC maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of CNC machine controls and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including reading electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in precision alignment and machine repair.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Proficiency using diagnostic equipment, electrical meters, and calibration tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair issues involving CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, or similar systems.
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Install, test, and commission new equipment and machine upgrades.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Utilize diagnostic tools, meters, and calibration equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic & hydraulic

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical meters

Calibration tools

Job description

Frey Consulting Group in Michigan is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring CNC machines operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment, along with strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic,