Precision Machining Maintenance Technologist

Job Description

Job Description Join a team where your maintenance mastery fuels precision manufacturing

At Trace-A-Matic, we build complex precision machined components—and empower the people who make them. You’ll find a friendly, safe, and clean workplace, a climate-controlled facility, and a culture that rewards results.

Why you’ll love working here

• Gainsharing: 50% of company profits shared with employees, paid quarterly
• Relocation assistance
• 10 Paid Holidays + Service-Based PTO
• Weekly Pay and Performance Merit Raises
• On-site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
• Free coffee, fast pace, great teammates

Your mission

Keep our CNC assets running at peak performance by combining preventative maintenance, fast troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll tackle

The following essential functions are the critical duties an employee must be able to perform either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation

• Drive uptime initiatives with the maintenance team across the entire facility
• Support daily production requirements to maintain steady part flow
• Execute work orders, perform root cause analysis, and implement equipment improvements
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Complete weekly/monthly/annual PMs to prevent unplanned downtime
• Document issues and communicate fixes to the next shift and supervisors
• Adhere to safe work practices for an incident-free environment
• Other duties as assigned

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Core capabilities

• Write and maintain procedures and maintenance documentation
• Apply calipers, depth gauges, and diagnostic tools to pinpoint faults

Technical depth Mechanical

• Blueprint literacy
• Welding and torch-assisted fabrication
• Knowledge of gears, transmissions, and belt-driven systems
• Level and align lathes, HMCs, and boring bars
• Install ballscrews and bearings
• Advanced Fanuc and Mazatrol control expertise
• Shaft alignment and lubrication methods
• Understanding of CNC machining processes
• Overhead crane operation

Electrical

• Read ladder diagrams; work with relays, limit switches; complete basic wiring
• Knowledge of motors, drives, power supplies, and power distribution
• Structured electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

• Interpret prints and service valves, pumps, cylinders, and seals

Background we prefer

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology (preferred)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience spanning mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Journeyman card holder (preferred)

Proficiencies that set you up for success

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• CNC machine repair and installation
• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• High voltage systems
• Troubleshooting CNC machines

Equipment you’ll support

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)

Note: The responsibilities outlined describe primary and essential functions and may not encompass all duties for the role.