Manufacturing Reliability Technician -- CNC & PLC Systems

Step into a day where production depends on your expertise

As the go-to maintenance pro on a high-volume cabinet manufacturing line, you’ll arrive ready to keep complex equipment humming. Your shift runs Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm–1:00 am (5x10-hour schedule), with occasional required Saturdays. The steady hours mean built-in weekly overtime and pay starting at $30–$35+ per hour, based on experience, plus a $2/hour shift differential. Expect a long-term role with advancement potential and an excellent benefits package upon hire.

What your day looks like

• Move between CNC routers, sanders, saws, conveyors, paint systems, and other woodworking machinery to perform both preventive and urgent repairs.
• Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains, including PLCs and related industrial control systems.
• Reposition, level, align, and commission equipment to support product changes and upgrades.
• Swap belts, tooling, and dies; lubricate and service machines; and take on other assigned tasks that keep production on schedule.
• Team up with fellow technicians and keep supervisors and impacted departments informed of progress.

What you bring

• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience (required). An Associate’s degree or Journeyman card is preferred.
• Background in shop or CNC machine upkeep is strongly preferred; woodworking or cabinet manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Strong command of PLC controls, AC/DC and servo drives, motors, and industrial sensors.
• Meticulous attention to detail, solid teamwork, and clear communication.

Physical demands

• Frequently lift up to 75 lbs; occasionally lift up to 120 lbs.
• Spend most of the shift walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching overhead.
• Comfort working in confined areas and at heights.
• Keen visual acuity for inspections and precision work.

Work environment

• Indoor manufacturing setting with dust, noise, heat, and humidity.
• Regular exposure to moving equipment and airborne particles (e.g., wood dust, solvents).
• Consistent use of PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are required.

Preferred proficiencies

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Tools & technologies you’ll encounter

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Planer
• Router Table

Why this role

You’ll have a clear path to grow your skills within a leading manufacturer, stable weekly overtime, and comprehensive benefits upon hire—all while keeping sophisticated woodworking operations at peak performance.