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Job Title: CNC Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on performing preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machine tools and a wide range of manufacturing equipment. You will use your mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills to keep production machinery operating safely and efficiently, support facility improvements, and collaborate with contractors on repair and overhaul projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC machine tools, spinning lathes, ovens, overhead cranes, and various manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Inspect machinery and mechanical equipment regularly and complete preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, and production machines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and electrical issues on production equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
• Disassemble machinery to remove defective parts, replace components, and reassemble equipment, followed by readjustments to restore proper operation.
• Fabricate and machine parts as needed to repair, modify, or upgrade machine tools, equipment, or facility systems.
• Perform welding tasks to support repairs, upgrades, and improvements to machinery and facility structures when required.
• Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist outside contractors during overhauls, major repairs, facility improvements, and special projects, ensuring work aligns with operational and safety requirements.
• Support general shop activities such as grinding, washing, and machine operation as needed to maintain smooth production flow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all safety procedures while working with machinery, tools, and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of CNC maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, including the ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems on production machinery.
• In-depth understanding of pneumatics and pneumatic tools, with the ability to maintain and troubleshoot these systems.
• Solid knowledge of lubrication principles and practices for industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of electricity as it applies to machine tools and production equipment, including basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to fabricate and machine parts using appropriate tools and equipment to support repairs and upgrades.
• Proficiency in welding for repair and modification of machine tools, equipment, and facility structures.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery, including full teardown, replacement of defective parts, reassembly, and readjustment.
• Ability to read and follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Experience performing general shop and production support tasks such as grinding, washing, machine operation, and maintenance work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in roles such as shop helper, general labor, grind and wash operations, machine operator, production, or maintenance mechanic.
• Comfort working with a variety of industrial equipment including CNC machine tools, spinning lathes, ovens, and overhead cranes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing preventive maintenance tasks on schedule.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and assist outside contractors on repairs and facility projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple maintenance tasks.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a large, established manufacturing environment that supports advanced metal forming solutions for aerospace, defense, energy, and space systems. The work offers exposure to sophisticated equipment and technologies, providing opportunities to grow your technical skills and experience. You will contribute to meaningful, high-impact products while working with a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position operates on a first-shift schedule in a large manufacturing environment with multiple facilities in New Berlin. The workplace centers on metal forming solutions that support aerospace, defense, energy, and space systems, with extensive use of CNC machine tools, spinning lathes, ovens, overhead cranes, and other production equipment. You will work on the shop floor around active machinery, following established safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The environment is dynamic and production-focused, with collaboration among maintenance, production, and external contractors to keep equipment and facilities running smoothly.

This is a Permanent position based out of New Berlin, WI.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

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.

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This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.