Mechatronics Technician

LeoForce; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to service and repair CNC and manual machine tools at our Santa Clara technical center and customer facilities across the territory.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and related systems, plus reading schematics and performing electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting. Travel and a valid driver’s license are required for on‑site support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical‑school training in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience repairing and maintaining CNC and manual machine tools or similar equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC mills, lathes, grinders, machining centers, or related metalworking machinery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and basic electrical problems affecting CNC and manual machine tools.
• Perform corrective repairs on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, machining centers, and related equipment.
• Inspect and replace bearings, belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, couplings, pumps, valves, cylinders, and spindle assemblies.

Skills

CNC repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel to customer facilities

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical-school training in industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring instruments

Mechanical diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour

Job Details

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to service, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain CNC and manual machine tools at our Santa Clara technical center and customer manufacturing facilities throughout the assigned territory. This is a hands‑on technical position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, disciplined troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently around sophisticated industrial machinery.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience repairing CNC mills, lathes, grinders, or similar production equipment. Experience with machine‑tool alignment, spindle systems, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, lubrication systems, and basic electrical components will be especially valuable.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and basic electrical problems affecting CNC and manual machine tools.
• Perform corrective repairs on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, machining centers, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect, repair, rebuild, adjust, and replace mechanical components such as bearings, belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, couplings, pumps, valves, cylinders, way systems, ball screws, and spindle assemblies.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to improve machine reliability and reduce unplanned customer downtime.
• Troubleshoot machine vibration, excessive noise, positioning problems, lubrication failures, overheating, leaks, and mechanical alignment issues.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, leveling, alignment, and functional testing of new and relocated machinery.
• Use precision instruments and diagnostic tools to inspect machine condition and verify repairs.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment schematics, service manuals, parts diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
• Support basic electrical troubleshooting involving motors, switches, sensors, relays, wiring, limit switches, and machine‑control components.
• Coordinate with internal technical personnel, equipment manufacturers, and parts suppliers when additional support is required.
• Communicate findings, repair recommendations, required parts, and equipment condition clearly to customers and internal leadership.
• Complete service reports documenting the problem, diagnostic process, repairs performed, replacement parts, and follow‑up recommendations.
• Maintain company tools, diagnostic equipment, replacement parts, and assigned service materials.
• Follow customer‑specific safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and established safe‑work practices.
• Provide responsive and professional field service throughout the company’s customer territory.
• Participate in technical training on new machine platforms, controls, and equipment technologies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while completing service assignments.
• Travel to customer manufacturing facilities as required, with occasional overnight travel depending on assignment location.

Qualifications

Needed:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical‑school training in industrial maintenance, machining, mechatronics, machine‑tool technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience repairing and maintaining CNC machine tools, manual machine tools, industrial production machinery, or similarly complex mechanical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC mills, lathes, grinders, machining centers, or related metalworking machinery.
• Strong mechanical background involving bearings, spindles, ball screws, gearboxes, belts, pumps, valves, lubrication systems, and mechanical power‑transmission components.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, service manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and mechanical diagnostic equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience involving industrial motors, sensors, switches, relays, and wiring.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment methodically, identify root causes, and complete repairs with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and clearly document completed service work.
• Ability to travel to customer facilities throughout the assigned service territory.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and move service equipment, climb, kneel, bend, and work around large industrial machinery.
• Willingness to follow lockout/tagout procedures and customer‑specific environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Highly Preferred:

• Experience servicing multiple brands or configurations of CNC machine tools.
• Experience with CNC controls such as FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain, Yaskawa, or ACU‑RITE.
• Experience performing machine installation, leveling, alignment, geometry checks, or spindle replacement.
• Exposure to servo motors, drives, feedback devices, encoders, and CNC machine‑control systems.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing customers in a field‑service capacity.
• Experience supporting equipment used within aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, automotive, or precision‑manufacturing environments.
• Laser alignment, ballbar calibration, or machine‑geometry experience.

A bit about us:

Founded nearly five decades ago and based in Santa Clara, California, we are a multigenerational machine‑tool and metrology solutions provider serving manufacturers throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada. From our 11,000‑square‑foot showroom and technical support center in the heart of Silicon Valley, we provide advanced CNC machining, grinding, fabrication, automation, robotics, and precision‑measurement solutions to customers across the aerospace, automotive, medical device, semiconductor, and general manufacturing industries. Our capabilities extend beyond equipment sales to include machine‑tool service, calibration, contract inspection, technical support, and training.

Why join us?

• Established Company: Join a respected machine‑tool organization serving manufacturers since 1978
• Advanced Equipment: Work on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, multi‑axis systems, manual machine tools, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Diverse Customer Base: Support leading companies across aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, automotive, and advanced manufacturing
• Hands‑On Environment: Work directly 
• Professional …
• Customer Visibility: Become a trusted technical resource for manufacturers throughout the territory
• Stable Schedule: The Santa Clara showroom and technical support center operates Monday through Friday
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

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