Maintenance Lead (CNC Shop)

TekPro Engineering; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro Engineering in Ontario, CA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to run maintenance on a large CNC machining operation. The role requires hands-on problem solving, leading a maintenance team, and building robust preventive maintenance programs to keep high-precision equipment running reliably.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot CNC tools and related systems, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control issues, and coordinate with vendors and OEMs to minimize downtime as

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting CNC machine tools in a precision machining environment.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex CNC equipment problems across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with CNC controls, servo systems, drives, motors, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related components.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, root-cause troubleshooting, and machine uptime.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance activities in a large, high-precision CNC machining operation.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair support for CNC machine tools and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and machine-related problems.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for CNC equipment and facility systems.
• Coordinate with technicians and outside machine-tool service providers to quickly identify root causes and restore production.
• Support installation, commissioning, relocation, and startup of new CNC machinery and tooling as the company expands.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Tools

CNC controls (FANUC)

Electrical schematics

Job description

Maintenance Lead/Working Supervisor – Precision MachiningLocation: Ontario, CAJob Type: Full-TimePosition OverviewTekPro is partnered with a rapidly growing precision machining manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense industries is seeking an experienced, hands-on MaintenanceSupervisor to leadmaintenanceoperations at its approximately 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ontario, California.This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenanceleader who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, working directly with CNC machine tools and solving equipment problems, while also taking ownership of the overall maintenancefunction.The facility operates a sophisticated mix of CNC machining equipment used to manufacture complex, high-precision components. We are looking for someone with strong CNC machine tool maintenanceand troubleshooting expertise who can keep equipment running reliably, respond quickly to breakdowns, and build a strong preventive maintenanceprogram as the operation continues to grow.This is not a desk-only maintenancemanagement role. The MaintenanceManager will be expected to remain technically involved, troubleshoot equipment alongside the maintenanceteam, and provide leadership on difficult machine and facility issues.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-daymaintenanceactivities throughout a large, high-precision CNC machining operation.Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair support for CNC machine tools and associated manufacturing equipment.Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and machine-related problems.Troubleshoot CNC equipment issues involving spindles, servos, drives, motors, sensors, lubrication systems, coolant systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine controls.Work directly with technicians and outside machine-tool service providers to quickly identify root causes and return equipment to production.Develop, manage, and continuously improve preventive and predictivemaintenanceprograms for CNC equipment and facility systems.Establishmaintenancepriorities based on equipment criticality, production requirements, safety, and downtime impact.Track machine downtime and recurring failures and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.Maintain appropriate inventories of critical spare parts, tooling, components, andmaintenancesupplies.Coordinate outside contractors and OEM service technicians for specialized repairs, installations, and major equipment projects.Support the installation, commissioning, relocation, and startup of new CNC machine tools and manufacturing equipment as the company expands.Overseemaintenanceof supporting facility infrastructure, including electrical, compressed air, HVAC, coolant, and other manufacturing support systems.Develop and mentormaintenancepersonnel while remaining actively involved in technical troubleshooting.Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Productionleadership to minimize downtime and support production requirements.Ensuremaintenanceactivities are completed safely and in accordance with applicable company and regulatory requirements.QualificationsStrong hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting CNC machine tools in a precision machining environment.Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex CNC equipment problems across mechanical and electrical systems.Experience with CNC controls, servo systems, drives, motors, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related machine components.Previousmaintenanceleadership, supervisory, or management experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong understanding of preventivemaintenance, equipment reliability, root-cause troubleshooting, and machine uptime.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, machine manuals, and technical documentation.Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and responding to urgent equipment issues.Experience coordinating machine-tool OEMs, contractors, and outside service providers.Experience supporting high-precision CNC machining operations strongly preferred.Aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing experience is a plus.Why This OpportunityThis is an opportunity to join a high-growth precision manufacturing organization supporting demanding aerospace and defense programs. The company continues to invest in its manufacturing capabilities, equipment, and infrastructure, creating an important opportunity for an experienced maintenanceprofessional to help shape the maintenanceorganization as the business expands.The Maintenance Supervisorwill have significant visibility within the operation and direct responsibility for the reliability of a large, sophisticated machining facility. For someone who combines CNC machine-tool expertise with strong leadership skills, this position offers the opportunity to remain technically hands-on while building a maintenanceoperation capable of supporting continued growth.You should be proficient in:Troubleshooting SkillsCNC Machine RepairCNC Machine InstallationPreventive Maintenance & InspectionMaintenance and Repair SkillsAerospace Manufacturing