Cnc Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a fleet of high-end CNC equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment installation support, and collaboration with production teams in a clean, well-organized shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on approximately 20 or more pieces of high-end CNC equipment to keep them in optimal working condition.
• Carry out lubrication, inspection, and diagnostic activities on machinery, identifying issues and repairing or replacing faulty components as needed.
• Coordinate with machinery vendors to order repair or replacement parts, ensuring timely sourcing of required components.
• Develop, set up, and execute formal preventive maintenance schedules for CNC equipment and plant systems.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work complies with applicable safety regulations and internal safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with professional equipment operators and factory personnel to understand production needs and equipment requirements.
• Support the installation and basic setup of new machinery and equipment within the facility.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to maintain and repair mechanical systems, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively for mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance tasks.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and working in various positions to access equipment and building systems.
• Utilize basic welding skills when needed for equipment repair or fabrication tasks.
• Use basic computer skills to document maintenance activities, access manuals, and communicate with internal teams and vendors.
• Participate in training, including one week of off-site or distance training per year, to stay current on equipment and maintenance best practices.
• Identify, locate, and source replacement parts efficiently to minimize equipment downtime.
• Conduct physical building and plant maintenance, including general facility upkeep and minor repairs.
• Assist with HVAC-related maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting as required to support CNC and other automated equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work on complex mechanical systems.
• Good aptitude for electrical systems, including basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Good aptitude for hydraulics and pneumatics, including diagnosing and repairing related components.
• Experience with CNC maintenance, including preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues systematically and accurately.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs in an industrial environment.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, communication, and accessing technical information.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Physical stamina to perform lifting, bending, and working in various positions for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of welding techniques and equipment.
• Experience with HVAC systems is a plus.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting is a plus.
• Basic understanding of machine installation and setup.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an electrician or experience in electrical work is a plus.
• HVAC experience is a plus and supports building and equipment maintenance.
• CNC maintenance experience beyond the minimum requirements is highly valued.
• Welding experience beyond basic knowledge is a plus for fabrication and repair tasks.
• Ability to participate in and benefit from one week of annual distance or off-site training.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills to work with operators, management, and external vendors.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Comfort working in a structured preventive maintenance environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a growing organization in a stable, high-demand industry and benefit from a supportive, feedback-driven culture that invests in modern equipment and ongoing training. The company offers a 4.5-day work week with flexible start times, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match, as well as provided uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and progressive paid vacation. Team members enjoy a well-kept shop, their own rolling workstation, and a strong focus on work-life balance and long-term career development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very well-kept, organized shop environment that emphasizes employee feedback on equipment and tools needed to perform at a high level. The technician has access to high-end CNC machinery, hand and power tools, and a dedicated rolling workstation. The standard schedule is a 4.5-day work week totaling 40 hours, with Monday through Thursday as 9-hour shifts offering flexible start times between approximately 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and a 4-hour half day on Friday. The facility uses modern industrial technologies, including CNC equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC systems, and PLC-controlled machinery. Uniforms are provided, and a safety shoe allowance is available, supporting a professional, safety-focused dress code appropriate for an industrial maintenance setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boylston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Boylston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.