Automation and CNC Systems Maintenance Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Monroe

Brighton, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$39 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automation, Blueprints, Boring, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Continuous Improvement, Crane, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High Pressure Die Casting, High School Diploma, Horizontal Machining, Identify Issues, Ladder Logic, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, OSHA, Physical Demands, Powertrain, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Robotics, Schematics, Servomechanism, Systems Maintenance, Turning Center, Vertical Machining
LOCATION
Brighton, MI
POSTED
13 days ago

Join a High-Tech Manufacturing Team

Help keep a world-class operation running smoothly in Howell, MI. Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Automation and CNC Systems Maintenance Specialist for a direct-hire, full-time, long-term role supporting automotive and powertrain component production.

Snapshot

  • Location: Howell, MI
  • Employment Type: Direct Hire; Full-Time | Long-Term Career Opportunity
  • Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts – OT as needed weekends
  • Compensation: $35.00 – $39.00/hour (Based on Experience)

Your Impact

  • Maximize uptime on CNC machining centers and robotic cells
  • Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical issues under time pressure
  • Partner with production to protect quality and throughput
  • Execute preventative and predictive strategies that avoid unplanned downtime

Tools, Tech, and Processes You’ll Own

  • Automation Environment: Robotic cells with 24-hour capability; automated assembly, leak testing, and vision systems
  • Machining Assets: CNC vertical/horizontal machining, turning, milling, and boring
  • Integrated Operations: High-pressure die casting and heat treating
  • Controls & Power: PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, AC/DC servo systems, industrial power distribution

Core Responsibilities

  • Electrical & Controls: Read schematics and ladder logic; troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and power supplies; run conduit; wire panels; replace components
  • Mechanical: Rebuild/align CNC systems; replace spindles, ball screws, gearboxes, pumps, motors, and drives
  • Production Support: Partner with operators and engineers to resolve equipment and quality issues; document work with precision; drive continuous improvement
  • Safety: Rigorously follow LOTO; meet OSHA requirements; observe confined space and hot work permits

Must-Have Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2–3+ years of CNC maintenance in a machining environment
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting foundation
  • Experience with PLCs, servo systems, and industrial controls
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
  • Experience with rigging, spindle repair, and gearbox systems

Preferred Credentials

  • Associate degree in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, or PLC Programming
  • Overhead crane and aerial lift certifications

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • High-activity production area with limited supervision
  • Noise, dust, and temperature fluctuations common to manufacturing
  • Standing, climbing, and crouching during service tasks
  • Lifting up to 50+ lbs; repetitive and fine motor work

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Competitive pay to $39/hour
  • Exposure to advanced CNC and robotic automation
  • Reliable 3rd shift schedule
  • Opportunity to influence uptime on critical lines
  • Clear path for growth in a modern plant

Ready to Move Forward?

Apply to this posting or reach out to Dio @ Express Pros—Call/Text: (517) 546-5627

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Proficiency Checklist

  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • CNC Machine Repair
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • Electrical Schematic Reading

About the Company

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Express Employment Professionals - Monroe

As we build lasting relationships with our associates and clients through accountability, integrity, and excellence, we will make a difference in our communities. As a team, we will be moved by compassion, a mindset of gratitude, and a mission to help each other and those we serve both in our communities and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
WEBSITE
http://Expresspros.con/waxahachietx