Preventative Maintenance Technician - CNC Machine Tools

Ilocatum; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Indianapolis seeks a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled PM on CNC machine tools and related equipment, maximizing uptime and accuracy.

You will inspect, lubricate, replace wear items, troubleshoot minor issues, coordinate complex repairs, and maintain maintenance logs while following safety procedures.

The role requires working with production to minimize disruption, maintain inventories of fluids and belts, and ensure a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Experience in CNC machining or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC equipment, including mills and lathes.
• Inspect and replace filters, belts, hoses, and wear items.
• Lubricate and service cooling, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and coordinate complex repairs with vendors.
• Maintain PM schedules, records, and logs.
• Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/industrial maintenance training

Tools

Calipers

Multimeter

Torque wrench

Job description

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