Preventative Maintenance Technician-CNC

Pursuit Aerospace; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Thomasville, GA is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician to support precision CNC tooling used in aerospace part production. You will perform detailed preventive and predictive maintenance on complex CNC machine tools and help ensure production readiness.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with potential overtime, opportunities for progression into higher maintenance roles, and a benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience in industrial maintenance, CNC operation, electromechanical work, or related technical fields.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment deterioration early and document machine condition to prevent downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC machinery on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Inspect and evaluate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, and control systems.
• Assess bearings, gears, gearboxes, ball screws, guides, belts, pumps, motors, valves, and sensors.
• Carry out fluid, lubricant, and filter service per OEM requirements.
• Conduct spindle and tool-retention inspections, including drawbar tests.
• Check machine accuracy: spindle runout, axis backlash, level, and ballbar.
• Identify wear, leaks, contamination, overheating, and other failures.
• Document maintenance actions in the CMMS and communicate repair needs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

CNC operation

Electromechanical work

Military experience

Technical coursework

Education

Industrial Maintenance degree

Mechatronics degree

CNC/Machine Tool Technology degree

Tools

C.B. Ferrari

Makino

Mori Seiki/DMG Mori

Haas

DN Solutions/Doosan

Heller CNC

Job description

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Preventative Maintenance Technician-CNC

Full-time Regular Maintenance Thomasville, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4863

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a skilled Preventive Maintenance Technician to support precision CNC manufacturing equipment used in aerospace part production. This position is primarily responsible for performing detailed preventive and predictive maintenance on complex CNC machine tools. Employees who excel in this role may be considered for career growth into more advanced Maintenance Technician roles.

Location: Thomasville, GA

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm

This is a full-time role that may require some extended hours and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Identify equipment deterioration early, accurately document machine condition, and correct or accelerate developing problems before they result in unplanned downtime Promote Pursuit’s values and cultural priorities, serving as a visible advocate for positive workplace behaviors, accountability, and employee engagement across all levels of the site.
• Perform quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance on CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect, service, and evaluate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, coolant, spindle, tool changer, and machine-control systems.
• Inspect and evaluate components including bearings, gears, gearboxes, ball screws, linear guides, couplings, belts, pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, sensors, drives, and electrical-panel components.
• Perform fluid, lubricant, and filter service according to OEM and established maintenance requirements.
• Perform spindle and tool-retention inspections, including drawbar retention-force testing.
• Perform machine-condition and accuracy checks including spindle runout, axis backlash, machine level, and ballbar verification.
• Identify abnormal wear, leakage, contamination, overheating, vibration, noise, electrical deterioration, and other indications of developing equipment failure.
• Troubleshoot deficiencies discovered during preventive maintenance and communicate findings requiring additional repair or corrective maintenance.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, measurements, deficiencies, and corrective-work requirements in the CMMS.
• Follow all plant safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Return equipment to a clean, fully assembled, production-ready condition following maintenance.
• Other related duties as requested by the supervisor or manager

Required Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of related experience such as industrial, CNC operation, Electromechanical Work, Technical related military positions or completion of course work in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, CNC/Machine Tool Technology, or a related technical field
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of related experience such as industrial, CNC operation, Electromechanical Work, Technical related military positions
• Completion of a degree program in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, CNC/Machine Tool Technology, or a related technical field
• Previous hands-on experience maintaining CNC machining centers or other complex automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with C.B. Ferrari, Makino, Mori Seiki/DMG Mori, Haas, DN Solutions/Doosan, or Heller CNC equipment.
• Experience performing machine-condition and precision measurements such as drawbar retention force, spindle runout, backlash, machine leveling, and ball bar testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a maintenance team, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities while coordinating with others as needed to safely and efficiently complete preventive-maintenance activities within scheduled downtime.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed on the production floor which may include moderate noise exposure
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, noise protection, and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.