CNC Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: CNC Maintenance Technician / Industrial Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of CNC and industrial machining equipment in a precision machine shop environment. You will perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. The position requires strong hands-on experience with CNC machines, control systems, and industrial power and automation components.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machining equipment, including lathes, mills, vertical turning lathes (VTL), multi-axis and 5-axis machines, and waterjet systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues that impact machine performance and uptime.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC and industrial equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, drives, and control systems to quickly identify root causes of faults.
• Diagnose machine alarms, equipment faults, and unplanned downtime, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Repair or replace bearings, belts, pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and other mechanical and electro-mechanical components as needed.
• Perform machine alignment, calibration, adjustments, and general equipment repairs to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Support CNC machine installation, setup, and equipment startup, including verification of proper operation and safety.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to guide troubleshooting and repairs.
• Set up machines as needed to verify proper operation after maintenance or repair activities.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting to assist in identifying and resolving control-related issues.
• Conduct inspections to ensure equipment meets operational and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance schedules, service records, and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate directly with production and machining teams to minimize equipment downtime and support continuous operation.
• Perform occasional weekend maintenance work when production schedules or critical repairs require it.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a CNC Maintenance Technician or Industrial Maintenance Technician in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including work with 480V, 3-phase power, motors, drives, sensors, relays, and contactors.
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills for CNC and industrial equipment, including bearings, belts, pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair CNC machining equipment such as CNC lathes, CNC mills, vertical turning lathes (VTL), multi-axis and 5-axis machines, and waterjet systems.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving hydraulic and pneumatic system issues.
• Ability to diagnose machine alarms, equipment faults, and downtime events and implement effective repairs.
• Competence in performing preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance on complex machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with CNC controls and machine tool maintenance, including CNC repair and setup verification.
• PLC troubleshooting capability to support control system diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 480V, 3-phase power distribution and control circuits.
• Ability to perform detailed inspections and verify machine performance after repairs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with production and machining teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with CNC equipment brands such as Haas, Mazak, and Okuma.
• Familiarity with vertical turning lathes (VTL), multi-axis and 5-axis CNC machines, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and waterjet equipment.
• Background in precision machining environments and machine shop operations.
• Experience with machine tool alignment, calibration, and accuracy verification.
• Comfort using documentation systems to track preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to support equipment installation and startup, including verification of control systems and mechanical functions.

Why Work Here? You will work in a setting that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, where your technical expertise directly supports high-precision manufacturing. The environment encourages collaboration between maintenance and production teams, giving you the opportunity to solve complex problems and see the impact of your work on daily operations. You can expect a stable workload, exposure to advanced CNC technologies, and opportunities to broaden your skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a precision CNC machine shop that operates a variety of advanced machining centers, including CNC lathes, CNC mills, vertical turning lathes (VTL), multi-axis and 5-axis machines, and waterjet equipment. You will work around industrial electrical systems, including 480V, 3-phase power, and interact regularly with motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels. The environment is hands-on and shop-floor oriented, with close coordination between maintenance and production teams to support continuous manufacturing operations. Work hours are primarily aligned with regular production schedules, with occasional weekend maintenance required when production needs or critical repairs arise. The setting emphasizes safe work practices, proper use of tools and test equipment, and adherence to maintenance schedules and documentation standards.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.