Senior CNC Maintenance Lead
Description
About Pankl Aerospace Systems
Pankl Aerospace Systems is a leading manufacturer of high precision aerospace components serving commercial and defense aviation markets worldwide. We are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture built on teamwork, respect, and employee growth.
Position Summary
Key Requirements
- 7-10 years of hands-on CNC maintenance experience, with strong experience supporting complex turning and multi-axis machining equipment
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and cooling systems
- Experience diagnosing issues involving servo drives, axis systems, spindles, tool changers, and machine controls
- Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings, and use diagnostic and precision measuring equipment.
- Siemens SINUMERIK controls and PLC fault-finding experience preferred. WFL or comparable mill-turn experience would be a significant advantage.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance, documenting repairs, and investigating recurring failures.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians, coordinating contractors, and working directly with machine manufacturers.
- Technical apprenticeship, relevant qualification, or equivalent practical experience, together with strong machine safety and energy-isolation practices.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Core Responsibilities
- Take ownership of daily CNC maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting.
- Developing and reporting maintenance KPI's including but not limited to: mean time to repair in hours (MTTR) and mean time between failures in hours (MTBF).
- Assess machine condition and establish a prioritized maintenance backlog.
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer requirements and actual operating conditions.
- Establish work-order records, maintenance history, and critical spare-parts requirements.
- Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance and communicate machine status.
- Work closely with WFL and other equipment suppliers, ensuring technical recommendations are followed through.
- Help define staffing requirements, interview candidates, and train the maintenance team.
- Track repeat failures, repair times, overdue maintenance, and equipment availability to demonstrate progress.
Why Join Pankl?
At Pankl, your work makes a difference. We invest in our employees through competitive pay, career development opportunities, advanced manufacturing technology, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and success.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid and optional life insurance
- HRA and Voluntary Aflac plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral bonus program
- Shift premiums
- Paid time off and holidays
- Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursement
- Employee training and development programs
Export Compliance Requirement
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.