Senior CNC Maintenance Lead

Pankl Aerospace; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

HRA plans

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus

PTO and holidays

Safety reimbursements

Training programs

Job summary

Pankl Aerospace Systems in Cerritos, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior CNC Maintenance Lead to own daily maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting across complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment. Lead a growing maintenance team and implement a proactive preventive maintenance program.

Requirements include 7–10 years of CNC maintenance experience, strong electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, and familiarity with SINUMERIK controls.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of hands-on CNC maintenance experience, with strong experience supporting complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling systems.
• Experience diagnosing issues involving servo drives, axis systems, spindles, tool changers, and machine controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings, and use diagnostic and precision measuring equipment.
• Siemens SINUMERIK controls and PLC fault-finding experience preferred. WFL or comparable mill-turn experience would be a significant advantage.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, documenting repairs, and investigating recurring failures.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians, coordinating contractors, and working directly with machine manufacturers.
• Technical apprenticeship, relevant qualification, or equivalent practical experience, together with strong machine safety and energy-isolation practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily CNC maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting.
• Assess machine condition and establish a prioritized maintenance backlog.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer requirements and actual operating conditions.
• Establish work-order records, maintenance history, and critical spare-parts requirements.
• Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance and communicate machine status.
• Work closely with WFL and other equipment suppliers, ensuring technical recommendations are followed through.
• Help define staffing requirements, interview candidates, and train the maintenance team.
• Track repeat failures, repair times, overdue maintenance, and equipment availability to demonstrate progress.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Schematics reading

SINUMERIK controls

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

MS Office

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Job description

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Senior CNC Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Full-time Regular Cerritos, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Salary Range: $145,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

About Pankl Aerospace Systems

Pankl Aerospace Systems is a leading manufacturer of high precision aerospace components serving commercial and defense aviation markets worldwide. We are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture built on teamwork, respect, and employee growth.

Position Summary

Looking for a hands-on leadership role where your CNC maintenance expertise can shape how a machine shop runs? As a Senior CNC Maintenance Lead, you will take ownership of daily CNC maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting across complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment by building out a proactive preventative maintenance program and leading a growing maintenance team.

Key Requirements

• 7-10 years of hands-on CNC maintenance experience, with strong experience supporting complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling systems
• Experience diagnosing issues involving servo drives, axis systems, spindles, tool changers, and machine controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings, and use diagnostic and precision measuring equipment.
• Siemens SINUMERIK controls and PLC fault-finding experience preferred. WFL or comparable mill-turn experience would be a significant advantage.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, documenting repairs, and investigating recurring failures.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians, coordinating contractors, and working directly with machine manufacturers.
• Technical apprenticeship, relevant qualification, or equivalent practical experience, together with strong machine safety and energy-isolation practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Core Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily CNC maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting.
• Assess machine condition and establish a prioritized maintenance backlog.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer requirements and actual operating conditions.
• Establish work-order records, maintenance history, and critical spare-parts requirements.
• Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance and communicate machine status.
• Work closely with WFL and other equipment suppliers, ensuring technical recommendations are followed through.
• Help define staffing requirements, interview candidates, and train the maintenance team.
• Track repeat failures, repair times, overdue maintenance, and equipment availability to demonstrate progress.

Why Join Pankl?

At Pankl, your work makes a difference. We invest in our employees through competitive pay, career development opportunities, advanced manufacturing technology, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and success.

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid and optional life insurance
• HRA and Voluntary Aflac plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee training and development programs

Export Compliance Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.