CNC Machine Maintenance Technician

Regal Rexnord · New Hartford, CT

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Regal Rexnord (industrial) in New Hartford, CT.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required
Tools it names: 5S, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 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 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 2000 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 49%
✓ PLC 39%
Welding 35%
✓ Root cause 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, CNC, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 10 lbs

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This plant: Regal Rexnord in New Hartford

2 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in reliability roles at Regal Rexnord.

Production Manager · Production · Manager
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Position Summary

The CNC Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and optimizing CNC machinery and related production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This position requires hands-on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC control experience, as well as the ability to operate CNC equipment for testing, diagnostics, and production support.

Responsibilities

◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and related production equipment.
◆Troubleshoot and repair CNC machine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
◆Operate CNC equipment to verify machine functionality, diagnose problems, and perform test runs after repairs.
◆Perform machine inspections and document maintenance activities in maintenance management systems.
◆Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
◆Maintain spare parts inventory and support equipment procurement activities.
◆Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements, and company policies.
◆Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, uptime, and efficiency.
◆Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles.

Required Qualifications

✓High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or industrial maintenance training preferred.
✓Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
✓Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machining centers, lathes, mills, grinders, or similar equipment.
✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
✓Knowledge of CNC controls such as Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Okuma, or Mazak preferred.
✓Strong understanding of electrical systems, including AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, and PLCs.
✓Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
✓Ability to use precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools.
✓Basic computer skills and experience documenting maintenance activities.
✓Ability to safely operate forklifts, lifts, and hand tools

requirements

include but not limited to the following; r egularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an industrial environment including moving mechanical parts, various oil, grease, and coolants and possible distracting noise.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States.

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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

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Skills and Competencies

•Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
•Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
•Commitment to safety and quality standards.
•Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
•Ability to meet deadlines for completion of tasks in a timely manner.
•Ability to work overtime, weekends as required.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, lift, kneel, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Lifting

Benefits

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
•Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
•Paid Time Off and Holidays
•401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
•Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
•Paid Leaves
•Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.