CNC Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ely (CB6)<br />Type: Permanent<br />Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm<br />Salary: Competitive<br />Job Reference: 36213 We are seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of a multi-axis CNC machining environment.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team, you will respond to machine breakdowns, develop preventative maintenance strategies and help maximise equipment efficiency.

Responsibilities:<br />- Provide first-line maintenance support for CNC machine breakdowns to minimise production downtime<br />- Plan, implement and maintain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities across CNC equipment<br />- Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules to improve machine reliability. - Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum and control system faults<br />- Perform electrical fault-finding and basic three-phase electrical maintenance<br />- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues<br />- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as TPM, Kaizen, 5S and PDCA<br />- Work closely with production teams to promote best machining practices and maximise equipment performance<br />- Support the procurement, installation and commissioning of new CNC equipment<br />- Assess maintenance risks and recommend appropriate critical spare parts<br />- Train and support operators in routine preventative maintenance activities where appropriate<br />- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long-term maintenance and equipment improvement strategies Requirements:<br />- Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or hold an equivalent engineering qualification and at least five years' experience maintaining and servicing CNC machining equipment within a manufacturing environment<br />- Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience on multi-axis CNC milling machines<br />- Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, PLC diagnostics and basic PLC programming<br />- Experience diagnosing electrical faults and carrying out basic three-phase electrical work<br />- Familiarity with major CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Heidenhain or similar<br />- Proven experience implementing preventative maintenance programmes and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)<br />- Understanding of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and preventative maintenance planning<br />- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques, including TPM, Kaizen, 5S and PDCA<br />- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills<br />- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams<br />- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below