Maintenance Mechanic - CNC

Guhring, Inc.; Brookfield (WI, IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to perform a variety of maintenance tasks on CNC grinding machines. This role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both mechanical and electrical repair, along with the ability to interpret technical documentation. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the efficiency and reliability of advanced manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about machinery and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance duties.
• Ability to set up and operate machine tools for repair parts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair CNC grinding machines and equipment.
• Perform electrical installation and maintenance on plant systems.
• Assist in diagnosing complicated problems and remedies.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Repair

CNC Machine Operation

Blueprint Interpretation

Basic Math and Trigonometry

Education

Full Apprenticeship Training

4-5 Years Maintenance Experience

Tools

Voltage Meters

Ohm Meters

Torque Wrenches

Micrometers

Oscilloscope

Laser Equipment

Job description

Summary of Position

Perform a wide variety of duties to diagnose, repair, and calibrate CNC grinding machines and equipment, including all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and controls.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Diagnose operating problems on all varieties of regular and complicated machines and equipment. Use voltage meters, ohm meters, phase rotation tester, micrometers, torque wrenches, gauge blocks, precision squares, oscilloscope, and laser equipment as necessary for diagnostic and repair/alignment purposes.
2. Work from drawings, specifications, and schematics. Perform skilled fitting of bearings and spindles and align machine components. May be required to scrape ways. Lay out and machine complicated replacement parts requiring involved machine setups and operations.
3. Perform electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus. Lay out and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in accordance with codes. Diagnose and repair problems with a wide variety of electronic controls requiring knowledge of relay logic, digital logic, ladder diagrams, and schematics.
4. Contact outside vendors or service technicians as needed to obtain information regarding problems with machines or controls.
5. Perform millwright duties to install and wire new equipment or to remove old equipment.
6. Assist Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical B's as necessary to diagnose more complicated problems and decide on remedies. Operate forklift as required. May be required to work during off hours for emergency repairs.
7. Follow all lock out/tag out rules and procedures. Maintain area in a clean and orderly manner. Carry out department policies and procedures.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Requires thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance duties, ability to set up and operate machine tools for repair parts, and a comprehensive understanding of plant equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry, and electronic controls, generally acquired through full apprenticeship training plus four to five years of maintenance experience.

Skills/Experience

1. Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, shop routings, and engineering notes related to customer specifications.
2. Basic math and trigonometry skills.
3. Demonstrated mechanical and electrical repair abilities.
4. Certifications in OSHA programs and practices are preferred.