CNC Maintenance Technician II

Applied Medical; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Medical in California seeks a CNC Maintenance Technician II to maintain and repair CNC machines and production equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues as part of a collaborative maintenance team, supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

This role requires flexibility for weekend or extended shifts and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with emphasis on documenting maintenance activities and upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of CNC machine tools and production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair on CNC tools and related equipment.
• Diagnose issues using machine diagnostics and alarm codes.
• Maintain detailed maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams, leaders, and engineers to ensure component quality.
• Monitor work areas to uphold safety standards.
• Train new team members in maintenance procedures and troubleshooting.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Documentation

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Job description

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation that has fueled our rapid business growth and expansion. Applied Medical has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for nearly 30 years, and has earned a strong reputation in healthcare. Our dedication to delivering the highest quality products and unique business positioning, provides our team members with the unique ability to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

The CNC Maintenance Technician II supports manufacturing operations at Applied Medical by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machine tools and production equipment. Working as part of a collaborative maintenance team, this CNC equipment technician plays a key role in keeping manufacturing lines running efficiently and safely. Applied Medical relies on skilled industrial maintenance technicians to minimize downtime, support consistent product quality, and uphold equipment reliability across the production environment.

This position requires flexibility to work weekends, extended shifts, and second or third shift schedules as needed, along with the ability to work more than eight hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Team members must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds and climb ladders up to fifteen feet.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair on CNC machine tools and ancillary production equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues using machine diagnostics and alarm code analysis
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance documentation
• Collaborate with production team members, team leaders, and engineers to support consistent component quality
• Monitor and maintain work areas to uphold organization and safety standards
• Train new team members on maintenance procedures and equipment troubleshooting techniques

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Diagnoses and resolves equipment issues quickly to minimize production downtime
• Builds strong working relationships with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing goals
• Maintains consistent, high-quality preventative maintenance practices across assigned equipment