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CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic
Job Location:
Job Location:
Franklin, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 33
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
17 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic
Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)
HireNow Snapshot
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a hands-on CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic to support one of our valued client partners in Franklin Massachusetts.
This contract opportunity is designed for an experienced industrial maintenance professional who can analyze troubleshoot maintain and repair sophisticated CNC machining equipment and electro-mechanical control systems in a precision manufacturing environment.
The selected professional will support a diverse equipment footprint spanning approximately 35 major machines 50 peripheral systems and equipment from roughly 50 OEMs. This role goes beyond routine maintenancethe mechanic will diagnose failures to the component level identify root causes use machine-performance data to detect abnormalities and contribute to predictive-maintenance and equipment-reliability initiatives.
This position is 100% onsite and requires someone comfortable working directly on complex machinery in an active manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on CNC and precision manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic servo and machine-control systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures to the component level and determine root causes.
- Maintain and repair equipment including:
- 5-axis milling machines
- Mill-turn machining centers
- CNC lathes
- EDM equipment
- Laser-Swiss equipment
- Motion-control systems
- Stamping equipment
- Ovens
- Mist collectors
- Supporting manufacturing peripherals
- Analyze real-time machine information including servo load temperature vibration acoustics and other performance indicators to identify developing equipment abnormalities.
- Support predictive-maintenance initiatives focused on reducing breakdowns and preventing product defects.
- Plan repair activities and determine appropriate methods tooling and sequence of operations.
- Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment problems.
- Program and operate CNC equipment as necessary to verify successful repairs.
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics drawings specifications pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams and ladder logic.
- Troubleshoot PLCs servo drives controllers and related hardware/software.
- Document repairs failure information corrective actions and root-cause findings within maintenance systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve preventive-maintenance instructions and asset Bills of Materials.
- Recommend equipment or machine-design improvements to engineering management.
- Perform tank cleanout TPM activities and light repairs as required.
- Follow applicable FDA Quality System Regulation ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Maintain a safe organized and compliant manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- 35 years of CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting experience preferred with flexibility based on the depth of hands-on technical experience.
- At minimum 1 year of relevant mechanical manufacturing machine-shop or design-shop experience.
- Hands-on experience maintaining or troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment to the component level.
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Mechanical drawings
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Ladder logic
- Equipment specifications and operating requirements
- Working knowledge of CNC machining equipment and control systems.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to document repairs and prepare detailed technical reports.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment including forklifts.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Franklin Massachusetts.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of Ballbar testing and analysis experience.
- 35 years working with Fanuc Mitsubishi Heidenhain and/or Mazatrol controllers.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Servo drive hardware and software experience.
- Experience maintaining equipment from manufacturers such as Mazak KERN Tsugami EuroTech Rofin Fanuc EDM Maier or Citizen.
- Associate degree in Advanced Manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant technical or industrial maintenance certification.
- Experience within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
- Welding experience.
- Experience supporting predictive or condition-based maintenance programs.
- Strong root-cause analysis capabilities.
HireNow Package
Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour
Employment Type: Contractor Pay-As-You-Go
Contract Duration: Approximately August 10 2026December 31 2026 subject to business needs.
Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00 AM3:30 PM EST with possible flexibility for a slightly later start.
Hours: Full-Time
Work Location: Franklin Massachusetts 100% Onsite
Work Environment: Multi-suite precision manufacturing operation supporting CNC machining equipment and manufacturing peripherals.
Interview Process: One onsite interview with the Hiring Manager.
Overtime: Must be available for overtime as operationally required.
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting a CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic who:
- Has hands-on experience maintaining CNC or comparable precision manufacturing equipment.
- Can troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical problems rather than being limited to one discipline.
- Understands schematics drawings pneumatic/hydraulic systems and machine-control logic.
- Can investigate failures to determine root cause rather than simply replacing parts.
- Is comfortable working around sophisticated CNC machinery and multiple OEM platforms.
- Can document maintenance activities and technical findings clearly.
- Can collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
- Is physically capable of performing industrial maintenance responsibilities.
- Can work onsite in Franklin Massachusetts Monday through Friday.
- Meets the core technical and manufacturing requirements of the assignment.
HireNow Standout Candidates
Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:
- 35 years maintaining CNC equipment in an active machine-shop or precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong combined mechanical electrical PLC servo-drive and CNC-control troubleshooting expertise.
- Experience with Fanuc Mitsubishi Heidenhain and Mazatrol controls.
- Experience with Mazak KERN Tsugami EuroTech Citizen Maier Rofin or Fanuc EDM equipment.
- Ballbar testing and analysis experience.
- Ability to program and operate CNC machinery sufficiently to validate repairs.
- Experience using condition-monitoring data for predictive maintenance.
- Strong root-cause failure analysis and detailed repair documentation.
- Experience working under FDA ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 quality requirements.
- Technical education or advanced manufacturing certifications.
HireNow Disqualifiers
The following may prevent candidates from moving forward:
- Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
- No meaningful hands-on mechanical or manufacturing equipment experience.
- Experience limited to CNC operation without maintenance or troubleshooting responsibilities.
- Inability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
- Inability to read technical schematics drawings or equipment documentation.
- Candidates seeking remote or hybrid employment.
- Candidates unable to work onsite in Franklin Massachusetts.
- Inability to safely lift up to approximately 50 pounds or perform the physical requirements of industrial maintenance work.
- Inability to climb ladders transport materials or work in confined areas when required.
- Inability to work overtime or respond to occasional off-hours/weekend facility emergencies when required.
- Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this assignment.
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a placement partner for this CNC Precision Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic contract opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on operational equipment and client needs. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.
