Machine Shop Maintenance Technician (CNC & Systems)

Mersen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersen is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our machine shop. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and related equipment to ensure continuous production in a high-tech environment.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system issues, read schematics, replace components, and collaborate with production staff to minimize downtime while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years maintenance experience in a machine shop.
• Experience with CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, presses.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic control-system problems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and repair to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and scheduled tasks.
• Replace bearings, belts, motors, pumps, sensors, switches, hoses.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, manuals.
• Assist with installations, moves, setup, modifications.
• Perform fabrication or repair work as needed.
• Maintain shop utilities and facility equipment (HVAC, lighting, compressors).
• Coordinate with production to identify recurring issues and improvements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Respond to emergency maintenance as required.
• Keep inventory of common parts.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Education

Undergraduate degree or 3-5 years experience

Tools

CNC machinery

Machine tools

Job description

Mersen is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our machine shop. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and related equipment to ensure continuous production in a high-tech environment.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system issues, read schematics, replace components, and collaborate with production staff to minimize downtime while maintaining safety and quality standards.