Lead Machine Repair Technician

Lead Machine Repair Technician

Location: Chesterfield, MI
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Overtime: Typically little to no overtime required

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Lead Machine Repair Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and optimization of CNC manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on role for a skilled technician who excels in troubleshooting complex machine issues, performing rebuilds, and ensuring equipment reliability and uptime.

The ideal candidate will have extensive CNC repair experience, strong knowledge of FANUC controls, and the ability to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-related machine issues.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Machine Repair & Rebuild

• Perform mechanical repairs and complete rebuilds on CNC equipment
• Diagnose and repair CNC controller issues, with a strong focus on FANUC systems
• Remove and replace linear guides, ball screws, and other machine components
• Perform machine leveling, alignment, calibration, and accuracy verification

Preventative Maintenance

• Execute preventative maintenance programs on CNC equipment
• Schedule, document, and improve PM procedures
• Identify and replace worn or damaged machine parts to minimize downtime

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues
• Utilize technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and OEM resources to resolve machine problems
• Respond quickly and effectively to machine-down situations with a strong sense of urgency

Equipment & Vendor Coordination

• Source replacement parts and coordinate repairs as needed
• Work with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to support maintenance activities

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on CNC machine repair experience
• Strong working knowledge of FANUC controls and OEM machine systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Demonstrated experience repairing, rebuilding, aligning, and calibrating CNC machines
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Physical ability to work inside, on top of, and underneath machinery when required
• Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and communication skills

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a skilled CNC repair professional who thrives in a hands-on environment, takes ownership of equipment performance, and is committed to keeping production running efficiently. If you have extensive CNC repair expertise and enjoy solving complex machine challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $35-$40/hour
Location: Chesterfield, MI
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time Lead Technician Role