Mechatronics Maintenance Technician – Laser & CNC Systems

About the role

You start your day walking the production floor, listening for the faint change in spindle pitch on a CNC, feeling the hum of a vacuum pump, and reviewing overnight alerts. Your mission: keep Applied Laser Technologies (ALT) at peak capacity by maintaining and repairing computer-controlled and conventional metalworking equipment so operations remain safe, reliable, and fast.

What you'll tackle in a typical week

• Apply hands-on knowledge across computers, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, laser, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems to keep equipment online.
• Troubleshoot and fix faults in electrical components and assemblies—laser, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic—whether or not they’re governed by PLC automation.
• When engaging OEM technical support, communicate findings clearly, represent ALT professionally, and drive issues to closure.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on machines and facilities; proactively spot abnormal wear, early failure indicators, or safety concerns and escalate appropriately.
• Follow Safety Initiatives rigorously: Energy Isolation and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), plus full adherence to PPE requirements.
• Operate and safely use a wide range of tools, test gear, mobile equipment, and power tools; learn new tools rapidly.
• Organize priorities and complete assignments on time with minimal supervision.
• Continuously expand your understanding of installed and new equipment via manuals, vendor discussions, off-site training, and collaboration with teammates.
• Identify hazards for operators and promptly communicate needed corrective actions to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate machine records and maintenance histories.
• Provide clear technical guidance to shop personnel during repairs.
• Collaborate effectively to ensure consistent output and strong, cooperative communication.
• Spot and support initiatives that boost efficiency/productivity and reduce costs.
• Keep your work area orderly and clean.
• Own ALT’s commitments—deliver with pride, urgency, and accountability.

Qualifications overview

• Education/Experience: Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school; or 4–6 years of relevant experience/training; or an equivalent blend of education and experience.
• Specialized Training: Electromechanical degree or Maintenance Technician apprenticeship certificate.
• Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license.

Core competencies

• Language: Read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation/procedures; respond via phone/email; create clear written reports.
• Math: Work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical applications.
• Reasoning: Define problems, gather data, establish facts, draw sound conclusions; interpret complex technical instructions.
• Computer: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; openness to learning maintenance software and other applications.

Tools and equipment you'll use

• Multi-meter
• Forklift
• Boom lift
• Scissor lift
• Crane

Strengths that set you up for success

• Excellent time management
• Self-directed, minimal supervision required
• Clear oral and written communication

Physical Demands and Work Environment

See the compliance notices below for full details on physical demands and work environment expectations.

Compliance notices (verbatim)

Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; hear; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, ability to see color, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Absolute compliance with all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements is mandatory. The employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.