CNC Maintenance Technician

CNC Maintenance Technician – Joinery

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Engineer/Technician – Joinery is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of joinery and woodworking machinery. The role involves preventive and breakdown maintenance, machine troubleshooting, spare parts management, maintenance documentation, calibration coordination, and vendor management to minimize machine downtime and support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance of joinery, woodworking, and production machinery.
• Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and identify the root cause of equipment failures.
• Carry out troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and servicing of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components as applicable.
• Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules to reduce unexpected breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Coordinate with production teams to plan maintenance activities with minimal impact on production.
• Ensure machines are restored to safe and operational condition after maintenance.

2. Maintenance Records & Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs for all joinery machinery and equipment.
• Record preventive maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, replacement parts, and machine downtime.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure equipment requiring calibration is serviced within the required schedule.
• Maintain complete vendor service records, equipment history, warranties, and service reports.
• Prepare regular maintenance reports highlighting completed activities, pending issues, recurring breakdowns, and recommendations.

3. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Monitor the availability of critical spare parts required for joinery machinery.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for essential maintenance spares.
• Coordinate with procurement and approved vendors for timely sourcing of spare parts.
• Track spare parts consumption and maintenance-related costs.
• Ensure appropriate identification, storage, and control of maintenance spare parts.
• Recommend alternative or cost-effective spare parts where technically appropriate.

4. Machine Efficiency & Downtime Monitoring

• Monitor machine performance, availability, efficiency, and downtime.
• Track and analyze the causes of machine breakdowns and recurring equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain records of downtime and provide recommendations to improve overall equipment performance.
• Work closely with production teams to identify operational issues affecting machine performance.

5. Vendor & Service Management

• Coordinate with external service providers and equipment suppliers for specialized maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule vendor visits and ensure service activities are completed as required.
• Verify vendor service reports and ensure recommended corrective actions are followed up.
• Monitor vendor performance, service quality, response time, and maintenance costs.
• Support negotiations and cost comparisons for maintenance services and spare parts where required.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and maintenance procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure machines are properly isolated and made safe before carrying out maintenance work.
• Follow applicable Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and equipment isolation procedures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company HSE policies and applicable safety requirements.
• Report unsafe equipment conditions, hazards, and incidents immediately.
• Ensure guards, emergency stops, safety switches, and other machine safety devices are maintained and functional.
• Promote a strong safety culture among maintenance personnel and machine operators.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring machine issues and recommend long-term corrective solutions.
• Support initiatives to improve machine reliability, productivity, and maintenance efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance schedules based on machine history and performance.
• Assist in evaluating new machinery, tools, and maintenance technologies where required.
• Maintain an organized and efficient maintenance system across the joinery facility.

Required Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of joinery and woodworking machinery maintenance.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to diagnose machine faults and perform effective troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Understanding of machine calibration and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of spare parts identification, inventory control, and cost tracking.
• Ability to analyze machine downtime and identify root causes.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems, ERP, or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems and LOTO procedures.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to urgent breakdowns.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues.
• Cost-conscious mindset with focus on reducing unnecessary maintenance expenditure.
• Ability to work effectively with production, procurement, HSE, and external vendors.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Team-oriented and dependable approach.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Relevant technical certification in machinery maintenance will be an advantage.

Experience

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in maintenance of joinery, woodworking, manufacturing or industrial machinery.
• Experience working with CNC machines, panel saws, edge banding machines, beam saws, drilling machines, sanding machines, woodworking machines, and related joinery equipment is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Machine availability and uptime.
• Reduction in unplanned machine downtime.
• Preventive maintenance completion rate.
• Breakdown response and resolution time.
• Recurring breakdown reduction.
• Spare parts availability and inventory accuracy.
• Maintenance cost control.
• Calibration and maintenance record compliance.
• Vendor service performance.
• Compliance with maintenance safety procedures and HSE requirements

Work Location: In person