Preventative Maintenance Technician

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Htprof is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to support a precision CNC manufacturing environment in Indianapolis. You will perform scheduled maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment to maximize uptime, accuracy, and life of the tools.

You’ll work with production to identify potential issues before they cause downtime, complete routine PM tasks, document maintenance logs, and follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout.

Qualifikationen

• Prior experience performing preventative maintenance on CNC equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and maintenance schedules.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with shop tools safely and independently.
• Experience with coolant systems, filtration, chip conveyors, air compressors, chillers.
• Proactive, preventative maintenance mindset.
• Able to stand, bend, climb, lift, around equipment.

Aufgaben

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC equipment including mills, lathes, and machining centers.
• Inspect, lubricate, clean, and replace wear items and filters.
• Monitor fluid levels and coolant systems for proper operation.
• Coordinate complex repairs with vendors or service technicians when needed.
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and service histories.
• Work with production to minimize downtime and ensure safety procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors for complex repairs.
• Maintain maintenance schedules and logs.
• Ensure safety procedures and lockout/tagout compliance.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Kenntnisse

CNC maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Maintenance planning

Reading manuals

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical maintenance training

Tools

CMMS (Maintenance Software)

Measuring tools

Hydraulic tools

Pneumatic tools

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to support a precision CNC manufacturing environment. This position will be primarily responsible for performing scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools and related manufacturing equipment, helping maximize machine uptime, reliability, accuracy, and equipment life.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who understands that the best maintenance call is the one you prevent. You’ll work closely with production and operations to identify potential equipment issues before they become downtime, complete routine maintenance activities, and help keep a high-precision machining operation running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge preferred
• 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
• Experience with coolant systems, filtration equipment, chip conveyors, air compressors, mist collectors, chillers, or other machine-shop support equipment is highly preferred
• 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; technical or industrial maintenance training preferred
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with industrial equipment maintenance, including standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and working around manufacturing equipment