Maintenance Technician

Location: Westfield, MA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $30.00–$37.00 per hour

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of CNC manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining machine uptime, and ensuring the production facility remains safe, clean, and operational.

This is a first-shift opportunity offering a consistent Monday through Friday schedule in a precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Support machine uptime by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Perform daily machine inspections, including checking and maintaining fluid levels.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with machine operators to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Perform basic facility maintenance, including painting, cleaning, and general repairs.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and support a safe work environment.
• Safely handle cutting fluids, chemicals, and hazardous materials while following PPE requirements.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes to move equipment and materials.
• Identify potential equipment issues before failures occur and recommend corrective actions.
• Read machine manuals, prints, and technical documentation to diagnose equipment problems.
• Travel between the Westfield and Southwick facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machine tools.

• Working knowledge of one or more of the following CNC machine brands:- Niigata

  • Matsuura
  • Nakamura
  • Mazak
  • Haas
  • Yasda

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.

• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures, PPE, and safe handling of industrial chemicals.

• Forklift experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a manufacturing facility and requires exposure to:

• CNC machinery and moving equipment
• Machine oils and cutting fluids
• Metal chips and sharp edges
• Noise, dust, mist, and industrial fumes
• Forklift traffic and overhead cranes

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and work inside CNC machines for extended periods.
• Read machine manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Perform physical maintenance tasks throughout the shift.

What We Offer

• First-shift schedule with weekends off
• Competitive hourly pay of $30.00–$37.00, based on experience
• Stable, full-time opportunity
• Clean, modern manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machining equipment

You should be proficient in:

• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• CNC Machine Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines