Traveling CNC Maintenance Technician

Location: Lafayette, IN - must be able to work here

Pay: $40–$45/hour

Per Diem: $1,050/week

Job Type: Full-Time | 100% Travel | All Expenses Paid

🛠️ Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician with experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machines. This role involves working with a wide range of automation and machine tool systems across over 35 OEM brands. You’ll support operations by maintaining CNC mills (vertical and horizontal), machining centers, robotics, and other industrial equipment.

🔧 Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machines and automation systemsPerform electrical maintenance on CNC mills, machining centers, and roboticsWork with equipment such as P&H cranes/hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, and CNC machine toolsRepair CNC and PLC systems with controllers from Fanuc, Siemens, and ModiconTroubleshoot AC/DC analog and digital drives, sensors, encoders, wiring, and 480V systemsUse laptops to connect to machines for diagnostics and repairsLog maintenance activities using a company-provided computer/tablet via MMS systemPrioritize repairs based on equipment value stream✅ Required Skills & QualificationsProven experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machinesStrong knowledge of PLC controls and ladder logic editingElectrical troubleshooting through HMI interfacesFamiliarity with control systems: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, FanucExperience with AC/DC power systemsAbility to work independently and travel extensively💼 Why Join Us?Work with one of the largest and most respected employers in the regionAbove-market pay for your skill setWeekly per diem to cover travel expensesOpportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment🏭 Work Environment & ScheduleIndustrial manufacturing and machine shop settingAWS Schedule: Friday–Monday (2 days on, 2 nights on)4 ten-hour shifts per week (guaranteed 40 hours)Initial 2–4 weeks of training on day shift before transitioning to assigned scheduleCandidates must be open to both day and night shifts

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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