Machine Repair Technician

Futuramic; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Futuramic in Warren, MI is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair, calibrate, and maintain complex production equipment. You will diagnose CNC machines, operate multiple tools, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure production efficiency and quality compliance.

The role supports safety adherence and collaborative problem solving in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, plus the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate/technical training preferred.
• Experience with maintenance, repair, and diagnostics in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise processing activities including sawing, shearing, burning, laser-cutting, waterjet and drilling.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and correct them, using blueprints and manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facilities and production equipment.
• Repair machines and equipment with hand/power tools.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams on schedules and spare parts.

Skills

Soldering/welding

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting CNC

Use of hand tools

Preventive maintenance

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High School or GED

Associate/Technical in industrial maintenance

Tools

CNC machinery

Lathes / Milling

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking an individual that is skilled and experienced with machine repair and maintenance. This role is responsible for performing highly diversified duties such as installing new equipment, performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns for both building and facilities maintenance. This role is responsible for ensuring overall smooth operation of facilities equipment. Ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, safety adherence, and team performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical within this role. Working at Futuramic means being part of a collaborative, problem-solving culture where each team member contributes to mission critical programs that push boundaries of technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise processing activities including sawing, shearing, burning, laser-cutting, waterjet and drilling of plate, bar, and angle materials.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, including but not limited to vertical machining centers, lathes, and boring mills.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of shop equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs as required.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of the facility’s equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on the facilities, machines and equipment.
• Perform a variety of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical functions of facilities support equipment and production machinery.
• Use a variety of hand, power, and other machine tools.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Keep spare parts controlled and available.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Perform tasks such as soldering, welding, and metal cutting with precision and accuracy.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
• Services, repairs, calibrates, regulates, fine-tunes, or tests machines, devices, and equipment.
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Understand how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing programs and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Office.
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of company safety policies and applicable OSHA standards.
• Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
• Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve them.
• Can work with minimal supervision and make decision without repetitively asking others.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Works collaboratively and builds strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Solid leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Able to work in an industrial and manufacturing setting with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, able to walk, and to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Technical School in industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of two years experience with hand and welding tools.
• Any machine, safety, or other related manufacturing certifications preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with configuration control, and aerospace documentation workflows.
• OSHA safety training
• Overhead crane operations
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Pay Rate and Benefits:

Futuramic is a privately held manufacturing business specializing in cutting-edge solutions for the Aerospace and Defense sectors. With our innovation, precision tooling, engineering, and commitment to excellence, Futuramic pushes the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense. Futuramic’s legacy is built on innovation and craftsmanship with talented engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople who take pride in building the future of flight and exploration.