Title: Porta Maintenance Technician
Location: Hudson, OH
Shift: first shift, 7am - 3:30pm (M-F)
Salary: $40-$45+/hr
Porta Maintenance Role:
The Porta Maintenance Technician ensures continuity and reliability of Porta machining operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems. This role focuses on maximizing uptime of Porta mills and associated automation equipment while minimizing unscheduled downtime. The technician also contributes to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and supports production teams by quickly diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
Porta Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
• Ability to follow rules, instructions, guidelines and all other duties as assigned
• Team player with ability to interact with all departments
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance tasks for Porta equipment in accordance with manufacturer and plant standards. Maintain accurate PM logs, documentation, and equipment service records.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system faults on CNC machines, robots, and support equipment. Utilize root-cause analysis to minimize repeat failures and guide corrective actions. Respond promptly to breakdowns ensuring minimal production interruption.
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Perform component replacement/repair (spindles, ball screws, bearings, pumps, motors, drives, control boards, etc.). Inspect, align, and calibrate CNC machine components for precision performance. Work with PLC and CNC controls to test inputs/outputs and verify operational integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend upgrades or adjustments to improve machine reliability, efficiency, and safety. Participate in cross-functional teams for process or equipment improvement initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Ensure equipment repairs comply with OSHA, NFPA, and local regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to operators and production staff on proper machine usage and care. Support installation, setup, and commissioning new CNC machinery.
• Lift 50 lbs. and use a pallet jack, operate small hand tools for deburring and cutting or as directed
• Work hours as posted, being on time and at the place of work at the start of the shift
About You:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in maintenance of CNC lathes, mills, or other precision machining equipment.
• Proven background troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with PLC/CNC control diagnostics (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, or similar control platforms).
• Ability to interpret and apply wiring diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
• Competence with precision measuring tools (dial indicators, micrometers, laser alignment).
• Basic knowledge of industrial networking and drives (VFDs, servo motors) is a plus.
• Certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field desirable.
• OSHA 10/30, LOTO, and electrical safety training preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Lift up to 50lb boxes
• Ability to work as part of a teamNext Steps:
If you are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and thrive in a collaborative engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.
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