What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Maintenance Technician position at NMG Aerospace?
Job Summary:
Responsible for using strong mechanical and electrical knowledge in computer numerical control (CNC) machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance procedures to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machines and other manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Essential Job Functions:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on CNC and manufacturing equipment
- Perform routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) on CNC and manufacturing machines, ensuring compliance with the maintenance schedule
- Troubleshoot CNC control systems, including Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, and other controllers
- Research and source parts as needed for tasks
- Assists with special installations and projects
- Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings to identify machine faults
- Respond to maintenance tickets and emergency breakdowns to minimize production disruptions
- Conduct inspections and calibrations to maintain machine accuracy and functionality
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve machine reliability and efficiency
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Assist in the installation and commissioning of new CNC equipment
- Maintains safety standards and adheres to Company safety programs
Additional Duties:
- Provide support for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives companywide
- Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned
- Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned
- Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
- May be required to drive own vehicle or company vehicle to pick up maintenance tools/equipment/parts offsite at vendor locations
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in CNC machine maintenance or industrial maintenance
- Strong knowledge of CNC machinery, including lathes, mills, and grinders
- Understanding of electrical and PLC troubleshooting
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Familiarity with CMMS software for maintenance tracking
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments
- Certifications in CNC maintenance or industrial maintenance
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles
- Basic computer skills to navigate within a Windows environment
- Attention to detail with safety as a priority
- Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company
- Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results
- Physical requirements include pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Climbing, standing, sitting, or kneeling for long periods of time
- Standing, walking, and performing hands-on work for extended periods of time
- Using stairs
- Remaining upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes
- Intermittently repositioning the body per various tasks performed
- Using various tools and work-related supplies
- Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machine oils
Education:
- Technical degree, certification, or equivalent work experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance
