Senior CNC & Precision Machining Maintenance Tech

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL); United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA seeks a Maintenance Technician IV to support and maintain advanced facilities for fabricating, assembling, and testing electro‑mechanical developmental and flight hardware for current and future missions.

You will perform preventive maintenance on CNC and non‑CNC equipment, diagnose issues, manage documentation, coordinate parts and outside technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies while working with a

Qualifications

• Typically a High School diploma with a minimum of 10 years of related experience; an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, plus completed technical training.
• Extensive technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in CNC machining centers, EDM equipment, and CNC fabrication machinery diagnostics and repair
• Conventional machinery and shop support equipment maintenance and repair
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience creating, executing, and maintaining Preventive Maintenance schedules, as well as creating and updating shop Redbooks to capture maintenance tasks, meet manufacturer recommendations and operational requirements, and document completed work.
• Strong attention to detail and thorough documentation skills for all machinery preventive maintenance and repairs (records are subject to periodic audits by internal facility personnel and NASA auditors).
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong communication skills, collaborating effectively with the team, following directions, adhering to all JPL policies and guidelines, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular functional checks and preventive maintenance (PM) on all CNC and non-CNC equipment (Federal Supply Class 3400 equipment) following the Redbooks and manufacturer guidelines.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues, coordinating with outside vendors for sourcing parts and specialized repair services as necessary.
• Inspect, maintain, and replenish oils, fluids, filters, and coolant concentrations as necessary.
• Oversee chemical inventories using Chemwatch and the FLASH system to procure necessary supplies.
• Maintain adherence to OSHA, federal, state, and local guidelines, ensuring full compliance with LOTO procedures, hazardous waste disposal, and safety records.
• Work with Supervisors and leads to support Preventive Maintenance, audit/update Redbooks, and handle ordering parts and scheduling outside technicians.
• Work independently from diagrams and layouts to perform repairs and support tasks.
• Locate, evaluate, and establish new vendor resources for machine repair and maintenance, coordinating with Acquisition and subcontractors.
• Partner with OSPO and EAPO to align with JPL requirements.
• Identify emerging equipment issues and initiate corrective actions, updating PM strategies as needed.
• Support machinery relocations, crane and forklift operations, and coordinate maintenance for utility systems.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA seeks a Maintenance Technician IV to support and maintain advanced facilities for fabricating, assembling, and testing electro‑mechanical developmental and flight hardware for current and future missions.

You will perform preventive maintenance on CNC and non‑CNC equipment, diagnose issues, manage documentation, coordinate parts and outside technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies while working with a