Machine Tool Repair

Job Summary

This job groups main responsibility is to keep machine tools, both CNC and conventional equipment, operating as designed. The job requires skills in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatics, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Repair and replacement of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components, which includes:

• Ball screws
• Linear motion guides
• High precision spindle bearings
• Transmissions
• Pumps
• Motors
• Servo drives
• Switches
• Wire harnesses

Inspection and re-alignment of CNC equipment. Identify, order, and replace worn components. This includes locating replacement parts for the manufacturers equipment when possible. Capable of cross-referencing of NON-OEM repair parts. It also includes working with tool personnel to repair parts when necessary.

Knowledge of machining and CNC operation is required. Must be able to program CNC equipment to run and test machine functions. Must be able to read and understand schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints. The use of indicators, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and gauges is required. Advanced machine fault diagnostics abilities. Read, understand, and modify base CNC operating parameters. The use of computers and file transfers is also required.

Other tasks include operating tow motors, platform lifts, aerial boom lifts, and cranes. Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and gravitational energy sources is required along with following proper safety procedures (LOTO). Light rigging and machine moving. Must have the ability to learn and be adaptable to a changing environment while maintaining effectiveness. Must be able to communicate and work well with production personnel, vendors, and service technicians.

Education and Experience Requirements

A High School diploma is required. Certification or Technical School Course Completion in Machine Tool Service, Repair, or related course preferred. Must have 6 years machine tool repairing/rebuilding experience.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Technical Ability - effectively apply written/verbal instructions from procedures, documents, and blueprints, etc.
• Ability to Learn - assimilating and apply new, job-related information in a timely manner
• Fabricating and manual machining skills
• Complex assembly sequences / machine building skills
• Adaptability - maintaining effectiveness in a changing environment, assignments, responsibilities, and/or priorities
• Physical Dexterity - effectively assemble electrical/mechanical devices
• Basic Computer Skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None