CNC Repair Technician

Hyperion Materials & Technologies; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is seeking a skilled Maintenance Associate to maintain and troubleshoot equipment on the shop floor in Latrobe, Westmoreland County. The role demands strong electro-mechanical skills, responsible for implementing preventative maintenance practices, overseeing vendor requests, and communicating with management.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate good communication skills and a problem-solving mindset, committed to ensuring the equipment operates efficiently with minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong electro-mechanical skills training or relevant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of modern predictive maintenance technologies.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to identify problems, update working methods, propose and implement improvement ideas.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified maintenance and repair work on equipment.
• Complete maintenance and inventory checklists.
• Implement and carry out preventative maintenance practices.
• Communicate purchase requests with procurement.
• Develop and implement maintenance practices for new equipment installation.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Welding

Fabrication

Rigging

Machining & Tooling

Plumbing

Forklift Operation

Basic Knowledge of PLC Controls

Proficient Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of modern predictive maintenance technologies

Good communication skills

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Associate is a skilled role that requires knowledge in electrical and mechanical maintenance practices in an industrial environment. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining machines and equipment on the shop floor, ensuring equipment runs efficiently with minimal downtime, and maintaining logs of scheduled maintenance.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Welding, Fabrication & Rigging
• Machining & Tooling
• Plumbing
• Motors & Motion Control Systems
• General HVAC Knowledge
• Forklift Operation
• Basic Knowledge of PLC Controls
• Proficient Problem‑Solving Skills
• Knowledge of modern predictive maintenance technologies
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to identify problems and propose improvements
• Follow EHS, quality and 6S procedures

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Independent and responsible performance of diversified maintenance and repair work requiring specialized training, experience, and skills, including maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on a wide variety of machines and major building systems.
• Complete maintenance and inventory checklists for machines, A/C units, air compressors, chillers, mist/dust collectors and coolant filtration systems.
• Implement and carry out preventative maintenance practices.
• Oversee vendor requests for completion of machinery maintenance items and monitor vendor efforts onsite.
• Engineer and develop specialized machines, work fixturing and production processes (e.g., retrofits/CNC conversions).
• Implement continuous improvement practices.
• Communicate purchase requests with procurement or management.
• Perform equipment downtime and root cause failure analysis.
• Develop and implement maintenance practices for new equipment installation and start‑up.
• Perform building and grounds repairs such as painting, plumbing, flooring, doors and lighting.
• Participate in the development of safe work procedures (e.g., LOTO).

Qualifications

• Must possess strong electro‑mechanical skills training or relevant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of modern predictive maintenance technologies.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to identify problems, update working methods, propose and implement improvement ideas.
• Follow EHS, quality and 6S procedures.

Technical Skills / Physical Requirements

• Requires lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Physical demands involve standing or walking, including stairs.
• Activities include bending, lifting, sitting, turning and repetitive motion in an indoor weather‑controlled environment. The position involves risk of exposure to injuries related to the physical demands of the job and requires close attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Requires visual and communication skills for observing machine work, communicating with co‑workers, and reading written instructions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.