Maintenance Engineer

Fusion People LtdWalsallreedpublished 10/19/2026

Your tasks

We are seeking an experienced Machine Tool Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of a busy manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on position requiring a broad range of electrical and mechanical maintenance skills. You will be comfortable working in both proactive preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repair situations, managing your workload effectively to ensure machinery availability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

CNC Machine Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of Fanuc and Siemens CNC control systems.
  • Experience working on:

o 5-axis CNC milling machines o Twin-turret CNC lathes

Fault Finding & Repair Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing:

  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electronic systems
  • CNC software issues
  • Electrical systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Mechanical components

Including

  • Low-voltage control and feedback systems
  • DC drives
  • Linear guide replacement
  • Ball screw replacement
  • Machine levelling and alignment

Desirable Experience

  • Apprentice-trained with a recognised engineering qualification.
  • Minimum of three years' experience maintaining CNC machine tools.
  • Experience working with:

o Horizontal twin-spindle milling machines o Twin-pallet milling machines o Siemens Simatic HMI systems

  • Valid Forklift Truck Licence.

Other

Job Title: Machine Tool Maintenance Technician Location: Walsall, West Midlands Duration: Permanent Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum (DOE)

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