Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Chromalloy; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy in Newnan, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls systems. You’ll help improve reliability and reduce downtime on CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, and other production tools, supporting safe and efficient manufacturing.

This hands-on role requires strong diagnostic skills, the ability to read schematics and OEM manuals, and commitment to safety standards

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience or technical training.
• Experience with CNC machines or similar equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Commitment to safety and Lockout/Tagout practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, and other production tools.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, OEM manuals.
• Document maintenance work and ensure parts availability.
• Follow safety and quality standards; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC machining

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Education

Technical education or apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Vibration meters

Megohmmeters

PLC troubleshooting

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-3:30p

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.