CNC Machine Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
Omni Aerospace Inc · Wichita, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Omni Aerospace Inc (industrial) in Wichita, KS.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, CNC, Machining
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 69%
- ✓ PLC 44%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from Omni Aerospace IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
and Duties
- ◆Testing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining machine tools including CNC controls, PLC hardware and software, control circuits, electro/mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ◆Performing adjustments, alignments and calibrations on equipment
- ◆Installing and upgrading new and current equipment
- ◆Ensuring preventative maintenance schedules are performed on a regular basis
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair factory equipment and CNC equipment
- ◆Read and follow blueprints, drawings and schematics
- ◆Assisting with other duties, assignments and projects as required
Requirements
- ✓Two years related experience
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical abilities, manufacturing experience and understanding of safety and environmental practices
- ✓Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- ✓Ability to read/interpret blueprints and schematics
- ✓Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
- ✓Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Two-year technical degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology
- ✓Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ✓Familiar with manufacturing processes and machining equipment
- ✓Machine tool experience including major upgrades, revisions and installations both mechanically and with control systems
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Description
Omni Aerospace is a leading aerospace manufacturer and aircraft parts supplier. We are a multi-faceted company providing products of the highest value. Specializing in custom engineering, aircraft part manufacturing, and electrical assembly. Quality, production, and lean methods are critical to our company success and candidates will be team players committed to achievement of continuous improvement goals.
Omni Aerospace is seeking an experienced Machine Maintenance Mechanic. This position will require overtime and on-call responsibilities. You will report directly to our Director of Operations.