Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician III

Overview summary: Summit Staffing is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support advanced metal fabrication and CNC production equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining laser cutting systems, CNC punching machines, and press brakes. You will also play a key role in preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, and continuous improvement efforts within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Details

• Location: Onsite
• Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC laser systems, CNC punching machines, and press brakes
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and systems-level equipment issues
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and basic PLC logic
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of fabrication equipment
• Serve as a senior-level technical resource on the production floor
• Ensure equipment reliability and performance across fabrication operations

Skills & Experience

• 5–8+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting:
• Press brakes
• CNC laser machines
• CNC turret punch presses
• Combination laser/punch machines
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Proven ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues
• Experience working with fabrication equipment manufacturers such as TRUMPF, Amada, Toyokoki, and Diamond
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience supporting PLC-based systems in a manufacturing environment
• Background in metal fabrication or high-volume production environments

Work Environment

• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Occasional risk of electrical exposure and moderate to loud noise levels
• Requires standing, walking, and hands-on mechanical work throughout the shift
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Regular use of hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance instruments