Industrial Maintenance Technician - Hydraulics, CNC, and Automation

W3Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to join our Columbus, Ohio production team. You will review preventive maintenance plans, prioritize daily tasks, isolate faults on CNC equipment, replace components, and restore production throughput.

You will inspect hydraulic circuits, adjust pressures, perform safety checks, support facility equipment, troubleshoot root causes, and ensure repeat failures are eliminated.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or technician repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical foundation with hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Hands-on experience conducting machine safety inspections.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machinery.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, servicing, and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Own preventive maintenance planning and lead both scheduled and unscheduled repairs to maintain high equipment uptime.
• Perform detailed equipment failure analyses and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems using hands-on hydraulics expertise.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial automation equipment to stabilize production.
• Conduct machine safety inspections and verify compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machines using systematic diagnostic methods.
• Assist with HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to support facility operations.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and corrective actions.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Industrial automation troubleshooting

Machine safety inspections

CNC troubleshooting

Tools

MIG welder

TIG welder

Stick welder

Manual grinder

Punch press

Press brake

CNC plasma cutter

Overhead crane

Hydraulic shear

Band saw

Job description

What You'll Do

You arrive on the production floor, review the preventive maintenance plan, and prioritize the day's tasks. A CNC alarm flashes-within minutes, you isolate the fault, replace a component, and restore throughput. Later, you inspect a hydraulic circuit, adjust pressures, and document a safety check. Throughout the day, you support facility equipment, perform troubleshooting, and close the loop on root-cause analyses to eliminate repeat failures.

What You'll Do

You arrive on the production floor, review the preventive maintenance plan, and prioritize the day's tasks. A CNC alarm flashes-within minutes, you isolate the fault, replace a component, and restore throughput. Later, you inspect a hydraulic circuit, adjust pressures, and document a safety check. Throughout the day, you support facility equipment, perform troubleshooting, and close the loop on root-cause analyses to eliminate repeat failures.

Key Responsibilities

• Own preventive maintenance planning and lead both scheduled and unscheduled repairs to maintain high equipment uptime.
• Perform detailed equipment failure analyses and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems using hands-on hydraulics expertise.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial automation equipment to stabilize production.
• Conduct machine safety inspections and verify compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machines using systematic diagnostic methods.
• Assist with HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to support facility operations.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or technician repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical foundation with demonstrated hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Hands-on experience conducting machine safety inspections.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machinery.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, servicing, and routine maintenance.

Core Skills

• HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems
• Industrial automation troubleshooting
• Machine safety inspections
• CNC machine troubleshooting and repair
• Manufacturing equipment maintenance

Tools & Equipment

• MIG welder
• TIG welder
• Stick welder
• Manual grinder
• Punch press
• Press brake
• CNC plasma cutter
• Overhead crane
• Hydraulic shear / shearing machine
• Band saw

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to position the body appropriately while operating or servicing large equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier loads may be handled using appropriate equipment.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Work environment may have elevated noise levels.
• May be exposed to dust, heat, cold, wet, or humid conditions.

Compliance Requirements

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable background and pre-employment screening requirements, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.