URGENT NEED

Ready to become an owner while maintaining cutting-edge CNC equipment in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility?
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Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, a 115-year-old, 100% employee-owned global leader in food processing equipment manufacturing with 80% market share. Located in Chesterton, Indiana, they're known for their innovation-driven, collaborative, never-had-a-layoff culture. With over 2,000 production assets under one roof, this is an opportunity to work with diverse CNC equipment while building long-term wealth through their ESOP program.

As a CNC Equipment Maintenance Specialist on first shift, you'll be the critical technical expert ensuring production continuity across a sophisticated manufacturing operation. Your deep CNC troubleshooting skills will directly impact the company's ability to serve major clients in the food processing industry. This isn't just maintaining equipment - you'll be diagnosing complex control system failures, aligning precision components, and solving problems that require both mechanical aptitude and advanced electronics knowledge.

Diagnose and repair Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens CNC control systems using advanced troubleshooting methodology including ladder logic analysis and servo diagnostics
Perform precision mechanical repairs including turret alignments on CNC lathes, spindle troubleshooting, ballscrew replacement, and axis calibration
Execute electrical troubleshooting across 480V, 270V, 120V, and 24V DC systems using schematics, multimeters, and systematic diagnostic approaches
Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems integral to CNC machine operation
Read and interpret PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot production equipment issues and implement operational improvements
Collaborate with programming team and production staff to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance
Participate in on-call rotation to support weekend production needs
Document repairs and maintain detailed maintenance records for 2,000+ facility assets

High school diploma or equivalent with 74 accredited hours in Industrial Maintenance program, OR minimum 7+ years hands-on CNC maintenance experience
Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing Fanuc CNC controls (critical requirement)
Demonstrated expertise in CNC mechanical repairs: turret alignment, spindle diagnostics, servo motor troubleshooting, and precision component replacement
Proficiency reading electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Strong PLC troubleshooting skills with ability to read and modify ladder logic programs
Multicraft capabilities spanning electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Experience using diagnostic tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized CNC diagnostic software
Valid driver's license and availability for on-call rotation (weekends)
Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC systems in addition to Fanuc
Background maintaining CNC equipment in discrete manufacturing or job shop environment with high asset count
Certification in CNC maintenance, Fanuc controls, or related technical credentials

Market-competitive compensation with built-in overtime opportunity (typical 45-hour work week, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
~ Quarterly performance bonus averaging 10% of annual salary based on overall company performance
~100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual share distributions - become an owner from day one and build long-term wealth
~ Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day with low premiums and deductibles
~ Free on-site health clinic available to you and your dependents
~2 weeks paid vacation available immediately upon hire
~401(k) with employer matching for additional retirement savings beyond ESOP
~ Free life insurance coverage
~ Paid holidays
~ Free 24/7 access to on-site workout center with personal trainers
~ Education reimbursement program including annual OEM-sponsored technical training
~ Clear advancement path to CNC Equipment Maintenance Specialist Level II (5-year progression)
~ Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates willing to relocate to Northwest Indiana


You'll work on equipment that cuts food products consumed by 5.6 billion people globally every day - 95% of the world's potato chips are cut on machines built in this facility. With ongoing facility expansions and a commitment to cutting-edge manufacturing technology, you'll have job security, ownership stake, and continuous learning opportunities while working with a close-knit maintenance team that values every member's expertise.

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