About Us:
Precision Fluid Controls, Inc. designs, manufactures, and tests components for launch vehicles and ground support applications—providing many types of valves including throttling valves, ball valves, check and relief valves, vent and relief valves, pressure reducing, both manual and dome loaded, regulators, sleeve valves, butterfly valves, solenoid valves plus many others.
About the role:
The CNC Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machine tools and related equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and production efficiency. This role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
The role is a fully on-site role located in our Lincoln, CA offices.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Do:
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Fill machines with coolant, way oil, chuck grease and other necessary fluids
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Adjust and maintain coolant concentration using a refractometer
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Empty chip barrels
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Diagnose and repair CNC machine issues including mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment
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Perform scheduled preventative maintenance per OEM specifications
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Inspect machines for wear, leaks, vibrations, and alignment issues
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Keep a daily log of all machine maintenance, document PMs, repairs, and machine history accurately
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Oversee and track outside processing activities by coordinating with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely completion and minimal production disruption
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Communicate clearly with operators, programmers, supervisors, and management
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Follow all safety protocols including lockout/tagout procedures
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area
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Ensure machine safety devices and interlocks are functional
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Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
What You’ll Need:
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3–5+ years hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing CNC machine tools in a production environment
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Ability to perform and document preventive maintenance schedules
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Ability to work safely in energized cabinets
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Hands-on experience managing chip and scrap removal including: chip conveyors, augers, and filtration
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Strong attention to detail and consistency when performing routine maintenance across a large fleet of machines
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Coordinating with vendors to ensure proper disposal and segregation of waste materials
Additional Knowledge a Plus:
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Experience acting as a lead technician or informal maintenance supervisor
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Experience with multi-axis CNC machines
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Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
Join us as a CNC Maintenance Technician where your skills will directly impact the success of innovative space components manufacturing. Bring your expertise in electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, and automation to a company that values precision craftsmanship and continuous improvement!
