Spindle Technician/Industrial Mechanic

Job Description

Centerline repairs and rebuilds spindles for precision machine tools, such as CNC milling, turning, grinding, routing machines etc. An experienced CNC maintenance technician, or machine rebuilder, would be a perfect fit to fill this opening.

Description of Duties:

Fabricate, assemble, and process electronic and mechanical parts as required to meet specs.

Inspect components and subassemblies.

Perform component failure analysis as required.

Perform in-process testing as needed.

Assembly and disassembly of machine tools (spindles, drives, etc.)

Mechanical Skill Set:

Reading blueprints and producing sketches and assembly notes

Using precision measuring equipment, indicators, gauge blocks, micrometers, drawforce testing etc.

Understanding the function, and tolerancing of different spindle components - shaft, housing, drawbars, piston assemblies, springs, tool changers and tool grippers etc

Identifying disassembly and reassembly sequences

Use of equipment needed - Presses, hoists, drills, impact tools, grinders, torches

Use of manual lathe, mill, drill press - for minor rework

Use of balancing and testing equipment

Electrical Skill Set:

Reading schematic diagrams

Producing electrical connector diagrams

Use of Ohm-meter, Baker, sensor testers, encoder testers, Oscilloscope

Safely connecting and disconnecting spindles for test run

Use of spindle drives when pre-programmed

Setting up / programming of drives for different spindle motors

Soldering and insulating wires and pins

Understanding and testing of sensors and their function within a spindle system

Understanding and testing of encoders

Hydraulics and Pneumatics:

Reading diagrams and schematics

Measuring and identifying seals and o-rings

Measuring and identifying fittings, hoses, valves

Understanding the use of hydraulics and pneumatics within a spindle system (lubrication, tool change, sealing air, cooling, taper blow-out etc.

Starting pay depending on qualifications and experience levels. Bonuses are paid on jobs completed and are in addition to the hourly pay.

Centerline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers:

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Simple IRA

Technician Bonus Structure

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