Machine Maintenance Specialist

Senior Machine Maintenance Specialist

Position Summary

The Senior Machine Maintenance Specialist supports all production equipment within the facility and partners closely with Engineering on machine-related projects. This role leads maintenance best practices, drives equipment reliability, and provides advanced technical support while coordinating efforts with Plant Maintenance and cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

• Uphold all safety standards and promote a safe working environment.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment (electrical and mechanical).

• Work with CNC and PLC-controlled machinery; troubleshoot electrical systems and work within control panels as an Arc Flash–certified technician.

• Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.

• Modify, monitor, or write PLC ladder logic; create electrical drawings and programs for updated equipment.

• Install electrical, air, and data drops for machinery.

• Coordinate with outside contractors and verify the accuracy of completed work.

• Design and implement electrical circuits and technology upgrades to support production needs.

• Develop and improve preventive maintenance schedules.

• Perform equipment calibration and support modifications, upgrades, overhauls, and root-cause failure analyses.

• Maintain work logs, ensure 5S compliance, and support ISO 13485 requirements.

• Train junior team members on maintenance standards and procedures.

• Initiate improvement projects to enhance production performance.

• Manage the purchase of parts, tools, and supplies through ERP systems.

• Contribute to annual budget planning and work flexible hours as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong hands-on skills; able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to manage time effectively.

• Prior experience with CNC and PLC-controlled equipment.

• Proficiency with MS Office.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for CNC manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift and OSHA safety training.

Education

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in equipment maintenance.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• Press Brake