Maintenance Technician – CNC & Automation Systems

Advanced Cutting Solutions LLC11 months ago
New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

ACS is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to support and maintain our advanced CNC and automation equipment—including 3-axis and 5-axis CNC routers, vacuum systems, and automation handling systems. You’ll be part of a small technical team critical to keeping production running smoothly and contributing to new robotic automation projects.

Job Type: Full-time•Expected Hours: 40–50 per week•Pay: $23.00 - $32.12 per hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on CNC and automation systems
  • Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on motors, drives, vacuum systems, and pneumatics
  • Support installation and commissioning of new robotic and automated machinery
  • Diagnose and repair electrical systems: sensors, relays, control wiring, VFDs
  • Help track downtime and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
  • Document repairs and collaborate with engineering on root cause fixes
  • Assist senior technical team members on complex automation troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience (CNC or automation exposure preferred)
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability (multimeter use, wiring diagrams, pneumatic tools, etc.)
  • Familiarity with CNC controls, motors, and drives
  • Basic understanding of sensors, safety circuits, and control panels
  • Team-oriented, eager to learn and grow in a technical environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with robotics, PLCs, or mechatronics coursework

Benefits & Perks

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Required Skills

electrical troubleshooting
CNC maintenance
pneumatics
mechanical troubleshooting
sensor diagnostics
robotic system installation
VFD repair
preventive maintenance
automation systems