CNC /Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to support the production shop floor, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of manufacturing equipment.

While this role requires a strong CNC repair background, the primary responsibility is to ensure all production equipment remains operational, minimizing downtime and supporting daily operations.

This role will also support and promote our Be Wise culture, and continuous improvement, while applying Kaizen and Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and increase equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Production Equipment Support

• Provide day-to-day maintenance and repair support for shop floor equipment
• Quickly respond to equipment downtime and production issues
• Troubleshoot and repair:
• UV printers (Mimaki)
• Production presses
• Automated/self-feeding equipment
• Laser machine (Kern Lasers)
• Support machine startups, adjustments, and operator needs

CNC Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose and repair CNC machines including:
• HAAS
• Mazak
• DMG Mori
• Mori Seiki
• Tsugami (Tsunami)
• Troubleshoot:
• Axis, spindle, and servo issues
• Machine alarms and fault codes
• Electrical and mechanical failures
• Perform basic parameter checks and machine recovery

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all equipment
• Identify wear, failure trends, and potential issues early
• Support development and improvement of PM programs

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment issues
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase uptime
• Work closely with production and leadership to improve equipment reliability

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain maintenance logs and service records
• Communicate equipment status and issues clearly to team members
• Support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and maintenance documentation updates

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in machine maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with CNC machine repair and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of:
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Pneumatics and basic hydraulics
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical manuals
• Experience troubleshooting machine alarms and faults

Preferred

• Experience with:
• UV printers
• Laser equipment
• Automated feeders or material handling systems
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems or TPM

Key Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize and respond in a fast-paced production environment
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical skillset
• Team-oriented with good communication
• Focused on minimizing downtime and supporting production

Work Environment

• Manufacturing / production floor
• Exposure to moving machinery, noise, and industrial conditions
• May require occasional overtime or off-hours support

Position Goal

This role is critical to:

• Supporting daily production operations
• Reducing equipment downtime
• Improving reliability of CNC and production equipment
• Strengthening internal maintenance capabilities

Physical and Environmental Elements

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, sit or move about continuously for up to 3/4 or more of normal work shift. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and to reach with hands and arms occasionally. Ability to talk and to hear continuously. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Finger dexterity is required frequently for up to 1/2 of the normal work shift for machine set-up, calibration and assisting employees. Ability to see at close range (20 inches or less), at a distance (clear vision at 20 feet or more), ability to identify and distinguish colors, ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships, and ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Special Requirements

May be required to work overtime as business necessitates; schedules will be determined by the department supervisor/management with at least 48 hours in advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Blue-White Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under California and federal law.

At-Will Employment Statement

Employment with Blue-White Industries is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person