Precision CNC Systems Service Technologist

GTC Manufacturing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake from day one

Job summary

GTC Manufacturing seeks an experienced maintenance professional to keep CNC and manual machines production-ready, prioritizing uptime and safety. You will triage, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance while maintaining accurate service histories.

Collaborating with operators and production control, you will source parts, coordinate with third-party service, and ensure compliance with OSHA and OEM standards.

Qualifications

• Minimums: High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years maintenance experience on manual and CNC machinery.
• US citizenship required.
• Preferred associate degree or technical certificate in industrial maintenance.
• Technical capabilities include mechanical, electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Triage, diagnose, and repair equipment; return assets to service quickly.
• Execute preventive maintenance and condition-based checks.
• Coordinate with third-party service organizations as needed.
• Identify, source, and order required parts.

Skills

CNC machine repair

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Blueprint literacy

Electrical basics

Metrology (Renishaw/Laser)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial maintenance

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

DVM

Oscilloscope

Renishaw ballbar

Job description

Be an Owner, Not Just an EmployeeJoin GTC and participate in Ownership For All—our program that grants an ownership stake to every eligible full-time hire from day one. When the company wins, you win too.Is This You?Do you thrive on getting complex CNC machine tools back online fast and safely?Can you balance preventive maintenance with urgent troubleshooting without missing documentation?Are you fluent in the language of encoders, resolvers, and control diagnostics?Do you enjoy collaborating with operators and production teams to improve uptime?What You'll OwnKeep equipment production-ready through disciplined preventive maintenance aligned to OEM and internal standards.Enforce safety protocols consistent with OSHA and manufacturer requirements.Maintain accurate maintenance records and service histories.Continuously remove waste—time, material, rework—from maintenance processes.Seek additional value-added tasks to maximize productivity between calls.Complete every activity with safety front and center.Daily ResponsibilitiesTriage, diagnose, and repair equipment; return assets to service quickly.Execute preventive maintenance and condition-based checks.Coordinate with third-party service organizations as needed.Identify, source, and order required parts.Your BackgroundMinimumsHigh school diploma or GED.3+ years of maintenance experience on manual and CNC machinery.US citizenship required.PreferredAssociate degree or technical certificate in industrial maintenance.Technical CapabilitiesMechanical systems: bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics, lubrication.Blueprint literacy to tear down, rebuild, and verify components.Machine geometry and alignment using precision levels, granite and column squares.Electrical basics: read schematics; troubleshoot with a DVM and oscilloscope.Controls: Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain; leverage control diagnostics confidently.Feedback devices: inductosyn, resolver, encoder, linear scales—diagnose and resolve faults.Metrology: laser linear accuracy checks; Renishaw ballbar for circularity.Team & CulturePartner closely with maintenance teammates, operators, supervisors, and production control.Demonstrate a cooperative, proactive approach—step in to help others succeed.Work EnvironmentManufacturing floor with noise, dust, and temperature changes.Lift/carry up to 50 lbs as needed.Flex for extended hours or weekends to address urgent needs.Core ProficienciesCNC Machine RepairEquipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting