Maintenance Technician-Weekend Days

Arch Precision, LLC; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Uniforms

Job summary

Arch Precision, LLC in Earth City, Missouri seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-precision CNC machinery, manual tools, and support equipment.

The ideal candidate blends mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise to keep tight-tolerance equipment operating at peak accuracy and efficiency. Experience with 3-phase systems and Fanuc controls is valuable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical cert preferred.
• 3–5+ years hands-on industrial maintenance in a precision machine shop or CNC environment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting of 3-phase electrical systems up to 480V and related control circuits.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight machine spaces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on CNC equipment and manual tools.
• Perform mechanical alignments and spindle verifications/rebuilds.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and manuals.
• Execute Preventive Maintenance programs and monitor machine health metrics.
• Document maintenance activities, parts used, and downtime; manage spare parts inventory.

Skills

3-phase electrical

Motors & controls

Shop equipment

Precision measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical cert

Tools

Welding & fabrication equipment

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of high-precision CNC machinery, manual machine tools, and support equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong blend of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise, with a proven track record of keeping tight-tolerance machining equipment operating at peak accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Repair & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on CNC equipment (mills, lathes, Swiss machines) and manual machine tools.
• Perform mechanical alignments, spindle verification/rebuilds/replacements.
• Troubleshoot CNC control systems (Fanuc), PLCs, servo drives, motors, and sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and technical manuals.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for all shop machinery and plant infrastructure.
• Perform precision alignments, geometric checks, and calibration using indicator gages.
• Monitor machine health metrics (fluid/coolant analysis, vibration analysis, temperature readings) to identify and fix issues before failures occur.
• Manage coolant, lubrication, and filtration systems across the shop floor.

Shop & Facility Support

• Maintain plant facilities support systems, including air compressors, dust collectors, chip conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and downtime in the computerized maintenance document.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts; coordinate with vendor technicians and OEM suppliers when necessary.
• Ensure all work adheres to OSHA guidelines, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and company safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Experience & Education

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Precision Machining preferred.
• Experience: Minimum [3–5+] years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience. Specifically within a precision machine shop or CNC manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in troubleshooting 3-phase electrical systems (up to 480V), motors, and control circuits.
• Mechanical mastery of linear guides, ball screws, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience operating standard shop equipment (welders, manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, drill presses) for fabrication or repair.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools (micrometers, indicators, torque wrenches, multimeter).

Soft Skills & Physical Requirements

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, crawl into tight machine spaces, and stand/walk for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hydromat's, 5-axis CNC machining centers or Swiss-style turning centers.
• Formal certification in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash Safety (NFPA 70E), or Rigging/Forklift operation.
• Basic PLC programming/diagnostics experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: [$26.00 – $38.00 / hour, depending on experience]
• Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays, Provided Uniforms.