Maintenance Mechanic

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc.; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, repair, and improve CNC machining equipment in an automotive manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, minimize downtime, and support TPM initiatives on day shift (Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, 50-hour weeks). Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC centers from Mazak, Okuma, Haas, Makino, Fanuc, Mori Seiki or similar, reading

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining CNC machining centers such as Mazak, Okuma, Haas, Makino, Fanuc, Mori Seiki, or similar equipment.
• Strong knowledge of: Mechanical systems; Hydraulics; Pneumatics; Bearings and power transmission; Electrical controls; Motors and drives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, or equivalent).
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machining centers and related manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on CNC machines.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes to minimize downtime.
• Repair and replace machine components including spindles, ball screws, linear guides, bearings, pumps, motors, valves, sensors, and tooling systems.
• Support CNC machine alignment, calibration, and machine accuracy verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and OEM manuals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, conveyors, robotics, and machine peripheral systems.
• Install, modify, and improve production equipment to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and work collaboratively with Controls Technicians when advanced programming changes are required.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history within the CMMS system.
• Participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment startup, shutdown, and production support activities.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and identify critical replacement components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair situations as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

CNC maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical controls

PLC troubleshooting

Reading drawings

CMMS knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mazak

Okuma

Haas

Makino

Fanuc

Mori Seiki

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Mechanic to support the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of CNC machining equipment and related manufacturing systems. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for minimizing downtime, maximizing equipment reliability, and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This position requires strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with experience maintaining CNC machining centers, automation equipment, conveyors, and auxiliary production systems.

This role will be working the day shift schedule, which start is Monday-Friday from 6am to 4pm. 50 hour work weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machining centers and related manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on CNC machines.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes to minimize downtime.
• Repair and replace machine components including spindles, ball screws, linear guides, bearings, pumps, motors, valves, sensors, and tooling systems.
• Support CNC machine alignment, calibration, and machine accuracy verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and OEM manuals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, conveyors, robotics, and machine peripheral systems.
• Install, modify, and improve production equipment to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and work collaboratively with Controls Technicians when advanced programming changes are required.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history within the CMMS system.
• Participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment startup, shutdown, and production support activities.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and identify critical replacement components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair situations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience , preferably in automotive manufacturing.

• Experience maintaining CNC machining centers such as Mazak, Okuma, Haas, Makino, Fanuc, Mori Seiki, or similar equipment.

• Strong knowledge of:- Mechanical systems

  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Bearings and power transmission
  • Electrical controls
  • Motors and drives

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, or equivalent).

• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools.

• Familiarity with CMMS software and preventive maintenance programs.

For positions requiring access to technical data, NN, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.