CNC Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are currently seeking a CNC Machine Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our fast growing team. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving CNC machines and related manufacturing equipment. This position focuses on electrical, electronic, CNC control, and automation systems while also supporting mechanical maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation.

The technician will diagnose equipment failures, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot CNC controls and electrical systems, and work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.

Key Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems associated with CNC machinery.
• Diagnose and repair CNC control systems, including FANUC and OSP controls.
• Troubleshoot CNC electrical circuits, control panels, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, motors, drives, transformers, and power supplies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot AC/DC motors, servo motors, servo drives, spindle drives, and variable-frequency drives (VFDs).
• Troubleshoot machine alarms, electrical faults, I/O signals, limit switches, proximity sensors, encoders, and safety circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, machine manuals, and technical documentation.
• Use electrical test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot CNC machine PLCs, I/O systems, and control circuitry.
• Assist with CNC program and parameter troubleshooting while maintaining proper machine-control settings.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on CNC electrical and control systems.
• Inspect electrical cabinets, wiring, connections, cooling systems, motors, drives, and control components for wear, damage, contamination, or abnormal conditions.
• Replace defective electrical and electronic components and properly test equipment following repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine safety circuits, emergency stops, interlocks, and guarding systems.
• Support installation, relocation, startup, and commissioning of CNC machinery and related equipment.
• Assist with machine upgrades, electrical modifications, automation projects, and equipment improvements.
• Work with maintenance and engineering teams to identify recurring equipment problems and develop corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment failures, repairs, preventive maintenance, and replacement parts.
• Maintain an inventory of electrical components, CNC parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Follow electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA requirements, and company safety policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance areas.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, hoists, and other material-handling equipment as required and authorized.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of CNC machine maintenance or industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC controls, particularly FANUC and/or OSP.
• Working knowledge of CNC machine electrical systems, PLCs, servo systems, drives, motors, sensors, and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and machine documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with CNC machinery.
• Ability to safely perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance using established safety procedures.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, certificate, or formal training in Industrial Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, CNC Technology, or a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting FANUC, OSP, PLC, servo, spindle, and VFD systems.
• Experience with CNC machine installations, startups, upgrades, and control retrofits.
• Knowledge of PLC ladder logic and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of G-code / M-code and CNC machining processes.
• Experience using electrical schematics and machine-specific troubleshooting manuals.

Core Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• CNC controls and diagnostics
• PLC and I/O troubleshooting
• Servo and spindle systems
• Motor and drive troubleshooting
• FANUC and OSP controls
• Electrical schematic interpretation
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Industrial automation
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Safety and lockout/tagout procedures
• Preventing and reducing machine downtime

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person