Machine Maintenance Technician
The Machine Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC machinery, automated manufacturing equipment, industrial test stands, electrical systems, and pneumatic systems. This position emphasizes electrical diagnostics
and repair involving medium- and high-voltage circuits, motors, controls, wiring, and basic electronics. The role also includes fabrication and installation of shop piping systems, including cutting, threading, and assembling pipe in a manufacturing or industrial shop
environment. The Machine Specialist supports preventative maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and production uptime.
Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing and shop environment.
- Exposure to moving machinery, compressed air systems, electrical equipment, noise,
heat, and industrial chemicals. - Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machinery and automated
production equipment.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on medium- and high-voltage
systems, including control panels, motors, drives, transformers, relays, and power
distribution systems.
- Maintain and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, and servo-driven
systems.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair compressed air and pneumatic piping systems.
- Cut, thread, bend, fit, and assemble pipe and tubing for air, hydraulic, and industrial
support systems in a shop environment.
- Inspect, test, repair, and maintain industrial test stands and related support
equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, piping layouts,
ladder logic, and technical manuals.
- Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance inspections and repairs to
minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Install, modify, and upgrade electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems as
required.
- Perform motor testing, alignment, replacement, and troubleshooting for AC/DC
motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Utilize diagnostic and testing equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters,
pressure gauges, oscilloscopes, and pneumatic test equipment.
- Fabricate and install brackets, supports, conduit, piping, and machine components as
needed.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety
standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and preventative maintenance
documentation.
- Assist with equipment commissioning, startup, calibration, and system validation.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring mechanical,
pneumatic, or electrical failures.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve equipment
performance and operational efficiency.
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation and
maintenance procedures as required.
About You
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or CNC repair experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, pneumatic systems, motors, controls, and machine troubleshooting.
- Experience working with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
- Experience cutting, threading, fitting, and installing industrial piping and tubing systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and piping diagrams.
- Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
- Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficient with electrical and pneumatic diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple repair priorities.
- Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Mazak, or similar CNC systems. (Preferred)
- Knowledge of servo systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment. (Preferred)
- OSHA 10/30 certification and/or NFPA 70E training. (Preferred)
- Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). (Preferred)
- Journeyman electrician license or equivalent industrial electrical experience preferred. (Preferred)
- Pipefitting or industrial fabrication experience preferred. (Preferred)
Skills & Knowledge
- CNC Machine Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Medium/High Voltage Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Pipe Cutting & Threading
- Industrial Pipe Installation
- Preventative Maintenance
- PLC Diagnostics
- Motor Controls & VFDs
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Industrial Automation
- Test Stand Maintenance
- Electrical Schematics & Wiring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Industrial Safety & LOTO Compliance
General Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to safely use shop fabrication equipment, pipe threading equipment, and hand/power tools.
- Ability to work around industrial machinery, compressed air systems, and energized electrical equipment.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call schedules as required.