Preventative Maintenance Technician

Software Placement Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Indianapolis seeks a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to maximize CNC machine uptime. You will perform PMs, inspect components, and service lubrication and coolant systems to keep a high-precision manufacturing environment running safely.

The role emphasizes reading manuals, following PM procedures, and maintaining logs with strong attention to detail and safety practices such as lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and PM procedures.
• Knowledge of lubrication, coolant, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC equipment, including mills, lathes, and machining centers.
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance according to OEM recommendations and internal PM schedules.
• Inspect, lubricate, clean, adjust, and replace machine components as required.
• Maintain and service lubrication, coolant, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs; assist with schedules keeping.
• Coordinate more complex repairs with internal resources, vendors, or OEM service technicians.
• Monitor recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective or preventative actions.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

CNC equipment knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Read manuals/procedures

Lockout/Tagout safety

Maintenance documentation

Operate hand/power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance training preferred

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, IN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A precision CNC manufacturing operation is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to help maximize machine uptime, reliability, accuracy, and equipment life. This role is key to keeping a high-precision machining environment running safely and efficiently by catching potential equipment issues before they cause downtime.

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC equipment, including CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis machining centers, and related machinery
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance according to OEM recommendations and internal PM schedules
• Inspect, lubricate, clean, adjust, and replace machine components as required
• Maintain and service lubrication, coolant, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Inspect and replace filters, belts, hoses, seals, fluids, and other common wear items
• Check fluid levels, pressures, lubrication delivery, coolant condition, and other critical machine operating parameters
• Identify abnormal machine conditions including leaks, unusual noise, vibration, excessive wear, overheating, or changes in machine performance
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs when issues are identified during preventative maintenance
• Support maintenance of chip conveyors, mist collectors, coolant filtration systems, air compressors, chillers, pumps, and other equipment supporting CNC operations
• Coordinate more complex repairs with internal resources, machine tool distributors, OEM service technicians, or outside vendors as needed
• Assist with maintaining accurate preventative maintenance schedules, service records, equipment documentation, and maintenance logs
• Monitor recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective or preventative actions
• Maintain appropriate inventory of common maintenance supplies, fluids, filters, replacement components, and wear items
• Work with production personnel to schedule maintenance while minimizing disruption to manufacturing operations
• Follow all established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with general manufacturing equipment and facility maintenance needs as required

Required qualifications

• Previous experience performing preventative maintenance in a CNC machining, machine tool, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of CNC equipment such as mills, lathes, machining centers, or similar machine tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment wear or developing mechanical issues
• Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and coolant systems
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and maintenance-related equipment
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, preventative maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and maintenance schedules
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, preventative approach to equipment maintenance
• Ability to document completed work and maintain organized maintenance records
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating equipment concerns to production and leadership
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper lockout/tagout procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with industrial equipment maintenance, including standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and working around manufacturing equipment

Preferred qualifications

• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge preferred
• Experience with coolant systems, filtration equipment, chip conveyors, air compressors, mist collectors, chillers, or other machine-shop support equipment is highly preferred
• Technical or industrial maintenance training preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take a proactive, preventative approach to equipment maintenance in a precision CNC machining environment, working closely with production and operations to keep a high-precision machining operation running safely and efficiently.