Industrial Mechanic - CNC Machine Maintenance Tech - Spindle Technician

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 sub-assemblies.
• 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.

Technician work week is (4) 10 hr days which gives long weekends switching from Monday or Friday off each week.  Starting pay ranges from $15/hr to $25/hr 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  

Please e-mail resume to:jobs@centerline-inc.comOr mail to:Centerline Precision Spindle EngineeringAttn: Human Resources Manager2110 North Ash StreetPonca City, OK  74601Or fax to:(580) 762-4722