CNC/PLC Maintenance and Reliability Technician

CNC/PLC Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Where you’ll work: Sedalia, MO — Gardner Denver (305 N State Fair Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301)

When you’ll work: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM

Who are we?

Gardner Denver — Industrial Technology and Services, part of Ingersoll Rand — designs and builds high‑performance blowers and compressors trusted by industrial, commercial, and government customers worldwide.

What will I be doing?

• Keeping the facility safe and productive by maintaining building systems, including alarms and fire protection, and responding to emergency maintenance needs.
• Diagnosing component‑level issues on Fanuc, Siemens, and Allen‑Bradley controls and drives; repairing CNC machinery and related electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Reading schematics/blueprints to perform major electrical, mechanical, and construction repairs or installations.
• Finding root causes, recommending preventive measures, and recording clear histories/comments in the work order system.
• Partnering with internal customers to communicate equipment status and priorities.
• Coordinating with external service providers and supporting controls/equipment install and repair; applying cross‑trade handyman skills.
• Drafting sketches for construction/electrical changes; preparing bills of material and initiating purchase requisitions.
• Making sound day‑to‑day decisions to keep operations on track.
• Using hoists, carts, lifts, fork trucks, and hand trucks to move materials of varying weights.
• Reassembling equipment after maintenance; inspecting/testing damaged parts; marking defects and advising leaders on next steps.
• Applying lubricants, adhesives, and other materials according to procedure.
• Collaborating with teammates to repair or move machines, parts, and assemblies.
• Troubleshooting and repairing high‑voltage systems up to 480VAC, 3‑phase.
• Replacing/repairing liners or panels made of metal, wood, leather, glass, and other materials.

What experience do I need?

• 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance.

What skills help me thrive?

• Troubleshooting and repair across pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical/electronic systems, and CNC machines/controls.
• Ability to work from concepts when full prints/drawings/specs aren’t available.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Service and upkeep of mechanical machine tools (lathes, grinders, mills, drills, machining centers, etc.).
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation.
• Teamwork and clear communication.
• Stand/walk up to 8 hours; lift 35 lbs. alone or 70 lbs. with help; push/pull up to 35 lbs.; vision 20/35 or better with correction.

Preferred qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years focused on CNC machine maintenance.

Work setting

On‑site in Sedalia, MO; travel is not expected.

What’s in it for me?

A benefits package designed for your well‑being and future: medical/prescription, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant, plus other programs that support you in and out of work.

Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you’ll work with

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Laser Cutter
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Router
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• Boring Mill
• CNC Grinder
• CNC Plasma Cutter
• Manual Vertical Mill
• Robotic Welder
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Blow Molding Machine
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Industrial Robot

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.