Machine Maintenance & Safety Specialist

About the role

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for CNC machines, manual machine tools, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment problems, perform repairs, and coordinate service work when needed.
• Track maintenance records, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Identify recurring failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Assist with equipment installation, setup, relocation, and production troubleshooting.
• Promote safe work practices and coordinate safety committee meetings and initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify hazards, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist with incident investigations, reports, and safety performance tracking.
• Support machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and other safety programs.
• Help maintain compliance with workplace safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate outside contractors for building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance.
• Respond to urgent equipment and facility issues as needed.
• Support facility improvement projects and vendor coordination.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing, machine shop, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with CNC machines, manual machine tools, or industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, communication, independent problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Experience developing or managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of machine shop operations and machining processes.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with safety committees, safety leadership, or incident investigations.
• OSHA or other safety-related training or certifications.
• Associate degree or technical training in maintenance, industrial technology, machining, or a related field.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to respond to maintenance and facility concerns throughout the plant.