Maintenance - Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Chromalloy; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, and other equipment. You’ll work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems to improve reliability and minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on expertise, ability to read schematics and OEM manuals, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience or practical training via technical education or apprenticeship.
• Working knowledge of CNC machines or similar production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with diagnostic and precision-measurement tools.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices including Lockout/Tagout and guarding.
• Clear communication with maintenance, engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical issues and implement fixes.
• Perform inspections, preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Read electrical schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams and OEM manuals.
• Troubleshoot components like sensors, motors, drives, and PLC systems.
• Identify root causes and implement repairs or improvements.
• Support installations, relocations and continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate status and repairs to supervisors, engineers and operators.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure tools and parts are available.
• Follow safety standards including LOTO and electrical-safety requirements.

Skills

CNC machines

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics tools

Safety practices

Communication

Education

Technical education

Apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Vibration analysis equipment

Precision instruments

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the production equipment that keeps our machining and manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support production.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30pm

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, manual machine tools, material handling equipment, and other production systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment issues and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and equipment repairs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, OEM manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment components such as sensors, motors, drives, controls, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Identify the root causes of equipment failures and recommend or implement repairs and improvements.
• Support machine installations, equipment relocations, maintenance projects, and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and maintenance findings to supervisors, engineers, operators, and production team members.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and help ensure tools, test equipment, and spare parts are available and properly maintained.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and maintenance standards, including Lockout/Tagout, machine-guarding, and electrical-safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Industrial maintenance experience or practical training gained through technical education, vocational education, or an apprenticeship program.
• Working knowledge of CNC machines, manual machine tools, or similar industrial production equipment.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Experience using diagnostic and precision‑measurement tools, such as multimeters, megohmmeters, vibration‑analysis equipment, and precision instruments.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment, industrial automation systems, sensors, motors, or drives.
• Maintenance experience in a machining, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, relocations, reliability improvements, or root‑cause investigations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, moving machinery, fumes, airborne particles, and industrial equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 90 lbs occasionally.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment required.
• Occasional exposure to elevated work areas, electrical systems, humidity, and industrial hazards.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.