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Sr Machine Maintenance Technician

PCX Aerostructures, LLC
United States, California, Santa Ana
2040 East Dyer Road (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025

Title
Sr Machine Maintenance Technician

About the Organization
PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.

Company Overview

PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.

EOE Statement
PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

Sr. Maintenance Technician

PCX Aerosystems is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as Commercial industries.

Headquartered in Santa Ana, California we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on Integral Aerospace, please visit our website at https://pcxaero.com/careers/

Summary

As a member of the Maintenance team this role is responsible for effectively troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on CNC equipment including aligning equipment and reading schematics. Be familiar with milling and turning equipment. This role is an hourly (non-exempt) classified position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties



  • Perform mechanical repairs (and rebuild) on all machines
  • Perform machine leveling and alignment on all machines
  • Pull and replace machine linear guides and ball screws.
  • Able to work with complex NC machine up to & including 5 Axis
  • Electrical & Electronic: Diagnose, locate and correct malfunctions of electrical & electronic system such as machine controls, recorders, servo/axis drives, servo motors, defective transformers, relays, contactors, fuses, sensors, etc.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge with electrical systems ranging from 480VAC-24VDC.
  • Knowledge of machine controllers such as FANUC, Siemens and NIT systems.
  • Working knowledge of tool Probing function for CNC Mill Machines
  • Support with scheduling PM, reading and writing reports, and diagrams and drawings
  • Plan, layout, and fabricate replacement parts for major rebuilding of precision machine tools where set up and operation to exacting tolerances is required
  • Plan methods required to maintain, test, repair, or modify various types of industrial electronic controls and systems.
  • Analyze and coordinate resolutions of technical problems or assist when solving problems including contacts outside own department as required.
  • Work hand to hand with manufacturer's online tech support/ onsite when needed to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to work overtime as required by Company
  • Recommend improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employs
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Must adhere to all OSHA and EHS policies and all related procedures
  • Perform related work as required



Pay Range - $36.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications



  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus 5+ years of CNC maintenance experience
  • Must have solid mechanical background of maintenance experience working with CNC machines, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and programmable logic controls as well as having various electrical mechanical
  • Must be able to read schematics and parts drawings, perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and facilities, and be proficient with the use of a multi meter.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer skills, MS Office program, and have ability to enter data in various software systems.


Desired Characteristics



  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to analyze, rebuild, repair NC machinery and other types of equipment's
  • Excellent customer service to co-workers, customers, and vendors
  • Works collaboratively and respects all others
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Fanuc certified
  • Siemens certified
  • AS100
  • Training with Mori Seiki, Makino, Cincinnati Milacron, OKK, SNK and Kuraki Machines


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 must be able to stand at least 6 to 8 hours a day. Must be able to work with their hands, arms and be extremely accurate. Must be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to wear a respirator.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving high speed machinery and mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. outside weather conditions, machine oils, metal fillings, acetone, paints, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees



Position Requirements

Shift
Days

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
PCX Aerosystems, Santa Ana

Category
Maintenance

Req Number
MAI-25-00001

Position
Maintenance Support

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

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