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Get Access To All JobsAt Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
First Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Technician to support the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC machine tools including lathes, mills, chuckers, and Swiss-style equipment.
This position is responsible for diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues while performing both corrective and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
CNC Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Troubleshoot and repair CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, chuckers, and Swiss-type machines.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, spindle, and control system failures.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, machine documentation, and technical drawings.
- Rebuild, modify, and repair manufacturing equipment as required.
- Perform I/O level troubleshooting using machine diagnostics and electrical prints.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities on CNC and production equipment.
- Document maintenance activities using CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
- Perform machine alignments, calibrations, and equipment performance verification.
- Maintain records to support reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Identify recurring machine failures and recommend permanent corrective solutions.
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and OEM service providers to resolve equipment issues.
- Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures and standards.
Technical Support & Teamwork
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on proper equipment operation and maintenance practices.
- Source replacement parts and work with equipment manufacturers when required.
- Participate in overtime, emergency repairs, and on-call support as needed.
- Maintain safe work practices and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience on CNC machine tools in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting machine controls, servo systems, motors, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.
- Experience performing repairs on CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, or Swiss-style equipment.
- Proven ability to diagnose equipment issues independently and drive repairs to completion.
Technical Skills
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills including:
- 24VDC control circuits
- Motors and motor controls
- VFDs
- Relays and contactors
- Sensors and safety circuits
- Ability to troubleshoot machine faults at the PLC and I/O level.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine documentation.
- Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibration tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience utilizing CMMS or maintenance management software.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to utilize machine diagnostics and maintenance tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field.
- Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Okuma, Mazak, Citizen, Tsugami, or Haas control experience.
- Experience maintaining Swiss-type CNC machines.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong hands-on CNC troubleshooting and repair background.
- Ability to diagnose problems systematically and identify root causes.
- Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on equipment reliability and uptime.
The hourly pay range for this role is $21.73 - $39.13. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 19, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
First Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Technician to support the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC machine tools including lathes, mills, chuckers, and Swiss-style equipment.
This position is responsible for diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues while performing both corrective and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
CNC Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Troubleshoot and repair CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, chuckers, and Swiss-type machines.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, spindle, and control system failures.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, machine documentation, and technical drawings.
- Rebuild, modify, and repair manufacturing equipment as required.
- Perform I/O level troubleshooting using machine diagnostics and electrical prints.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities on CNC and production equipment.
- Document maintenance activities using CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
- Perform machine alignments, calibrations, and equipment performance verification.
- Maintain records to support reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Identify recurring machine failures and recommend permanent corrective solutions.
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and OEM service providers to resolve equipment issues.
- Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures and standards.
Technical Support & Teamwork
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on proper equipment operation and maintenance practices.
- Source replacement parts and work with equipment manufacturers when required.
- Participate in overtime, emergency repairs, and on-call support as needed.
- Maintain safe work practices and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience on CNC machine tools in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting machine controls, servo systems, motors, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.
- Experience performing repairs on CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, or Swiss-style equipment.
- Proven ability to diagnose equipment issues independently and drive repairs to completion.
Technical Skills
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills including:
- 24VDC control circuits
- Motors and motor controls
- VFDs
- Relays and contactors
- Sensors and safety circuits
- Ability to troubleshoot machine faults at the PLC and I/O level.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine documentation.
- Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibration tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience utilizing CMMS or maintenance management software.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to utilize machine diagnostics and maintenance tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field.
- Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Okuma, Mazak, Citizen, Tsugami, or Haas control experience.
- Experience maintaining Swiss-type CNC machines.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong hands-on CNC troubleshooting and repair background.
- Ability to diagnose problems systematically and identify root causes.
- Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on equipment reliability and uptime.
The hourly pay range for this role is $21.73 - $39.13. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 19, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Equipment Maintenance Technician
Document your technical certifications before applying
Gather certificates for any equipment-specific training you hold, such as HVAC, PLC systems, or hydraulics. PERM requires your qualifications to match the job requirements exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the posted role can derail the labor certification.
Target employers in capital-intensive industries
Manufacturing plants, data centers, hospitals, and large logistics facilities run continuous maintenance operations and sponsor foreign technicians far more often than small contractors. Facilities with union agreements or federal contracts are especially likely to have established PERM workflows.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Equipment Maintenance Technician roles at employers with active green card filing history. This filters out postings from companies unfamiliar with PERM, saving you from applying to employers who won't sponsor.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer
Most Equipment Maintenance Technician roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training. If your role requires a bachelor's degree or specialized engineering knowledge, ask your employer's attorney whether an EB-2 filing is supportable before PERM begins.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer discussion
DOL requires your employer to post the PERM job advertisement before filing, and the full PERM-to-green-card process routinely takes two or more years. Raise sponsorship timing during the offer stage so you and the employer align on when the I-140 petition will be filed.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
Some states mandate E-Verify participation, and employers who aren't enrolled face compliance complications during the PERM recruitment phase. Confirming enrollment early signals the employer has the infrastructure to support a lawful permanent residency sponsorship without delays caused by basic documentation gaps.
Green Card Equipment Maintenance Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Equipment Maintenance Technician jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Equipment Maintenance Technician positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The process leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visas require a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most equipment technician roles don't satisfy, and H-1B has an annual lottery cap. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery and is not degree-dependent for skilled worker positions. The trade-off is timeline: PERM typically takes two or more years from filing to a green card, compared to months for an approved H-1B petition.
How can I find Equipment Maintenance Technician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Equipment Maintenance Technician openings filtered by employers with verified green card filing history. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship eligibility, so you can spend weeks applying to postings from companies that have never filed a PERM application. Filtering by actual EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity significantly shortens your search.
What does the PERM process require from me as the technician being sponsored?
Your qualifications must match the minimum requirements written into the PERM job description exactly. If your employer lists two years of experience and an HVAC certification, your credentials must reflect both. DOL audits can be triggered by mismatches between what the employer advertised and what you actually hold. Check the O*NET occupation profile for this role to understand how your experience is likely to be framed in the PERM filing.
Can my employer determine the prevailing wage required for my sponsored role?
Yes. Your employer is required to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Equipment Maintenance Technician role in your work location. The employer's attorney or HR team typically uses the OFLC Wage Search to identify the applicable wage level before submitting the PERM application. You can also run the same search yourself to verify the wage level being offered aligns with what DOL will require.