CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic

CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a hands-on CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic to support one of our valued client partners in Franklin, Massachusetts.

This contract opportunity is designed for an experienced industrial maintenance professional who can analyze, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair sophisticated CNC machining equipment and electro-mechanical control systems in a precision manufacturing environment.

The selected professional will support a diverse equipment footprint spanning approximately 35 major machines, 50+ peripheral systems, and equipment from roughly 50 OEMs. This role goes beyond routine maintenance—the mechanic will diagnose failures to the component level, identify root causes, use machine-performance data to detect abnormalities, and contribute to predictive-maintenance and equipment-reliability initiatives.

This position is 100% onsite and requires someone comfortable working directly on complex machinery in an active manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC and precision manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and machine-control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures to the component level and determine root causes.
• Maintain and repair equipment including:
  • 5-axis milling machines
  • Mill-turn machining centers
  • CNC lathes
  • EDM equipment
  • Laser-Swiss equipment
  • Motion-control systems
  • Stamping equipment
  • Ovens
  • Mist collectors
  • Supporting manufacturing peripherals
• Analyze real-time machine information including servo load, temperature, vibration, acoustics, and other performance indicators to identify developing equipment abnormalities.
• Support predictive-maintenance initiatives focused on reducing breakdowns and preventing product defects.
• Plan repair activities and determine appropriate methods, tooling, and sequence of operations.
• Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment problems.
• Program and operate CNC equipment as necessary to verify successful repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, drawings, specifications, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, controllers, and related hardware/software.
• Document repairs, failure information, corrective actions, and root-cause findings within maintenance systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve preventive-maintenance instructions and asset Bills of Materials.
• Recommend equipment or machine-design improvements to engineering management.
• Perform tank cleanout, TPM activities, and light repairs as required.
• Follow applicable FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting experience preferred, with flexibility based on the depth of hands-on technical experience.
• At minimum, 1+ year of relevant mechanical, manufacturing, machine-shop, or design-shop experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining or troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment to the component level.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Ladder logic
  • Equipment specifications and operating requirements
• Working knowledge of CNC machining equipment and control systems.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to document repairs and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of Ballbar testing and analysis experience.
• 3–5 years working with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain, and/or Mazatrol controllers.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Servo drive hardware and software experience.
• Experience maintaining equipment from manufacturers such as Mazak, KERN, Tsugami, EuroTech, Rofin, Fanuc EDM, Maier, or Citizen.
• Associate degree in Advanced Manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant technical or industrial maintenance certification.
• Experience within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
• Welding experience.
• Experience supporting predictive or condition-based maintenance programs.
• Strong root-cause analysis capabilities.

HireNow Package

Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour

Employment Type: Contractor | Pay-As-You-Go

Contract Duration: Approximately August 10, 2026–December 31, 2026, subject to business needs.

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM EST, with possible flexibility for a slightly later start.

Hours: Full-Time

Work Location: Franklin, Massachusetts | 100% Onsite

Work Environment: Multi-suite precision manufacturing operation supporting CNC machining equipment and manufacturing peripherals.

Interview Process: One onsite interview with the Hiring Manager.

Overtime: Must be available for overtime as operationally required.

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic who:

• Has hands-on experience maintaining CNC or comparable precision manufacturing equipment.
• Can troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical problems, rather than being limited to one discipline.
• Understands schematics, drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and machine-control logic.
• Can investigate failures to determine root cause rather than simply replacing parts.
• Is comfortable working around sophisticated CNC machinery and multiple OEM platforms.
• Can document maintenance activities and technical findings clearly.
• Can collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Is physically capable of performing industrial maintenance responsibilities.
• Can work onsite in Franklin, Massachusetts, Monday through Friday.
• Meets the core technical and manufacturing requirements of the assignment.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• 3–5+ years maintaining CNC equipment in an active machine-shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong combined mechanical, electrical, PLC, servo-drive, and CNC-control troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain, and Mazatrol controls.
• Experience with Mazak, KERN, Tsugami, EuroTech, Citizen, Maier, Rofin, or Fanuc EDM equipment.
• Ballbar testing and analysis experience.
• Ability to program and operate CNC machinery sufficiently to validate repairs.
• Experience using condition-monitoring data for predictive maintenance.
• Strong root-cause failure analysis and detailed repair documentation.
• Experience working under FDA, ISO 13485, or ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• Technical education or advanced manufacturing certifications.

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following may prevent candidates from moving forward:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• No meaningful hands-on mechanical or manufacturing equipment experience.
• Experience limited to CNC operation without maintenance or troubleshooting responsibilities.
• Inability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Inability to read technical schematics, drawings, or equipment documentation.
• Candidates seeking remote or hybrid employment.
• Candidates unable to work onsite in Franklin, Massachusetts.
• Inability to safely lift up to approximately 50 pounds or perform the physical requirements of industrial maintenance work.
• Inability to climb ladders, transport materials, or work in confined areas when required.
• Inability to work overtime or respond to occasional off-hours/weekend facility emergencies when required.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this assignment.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a placement partner for this CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic contract opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on operational, equipment, and client needs. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.

https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/V6836V68