Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)
About The Position
The Field Service Engineer Specialist travels to customer locations to provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, installation, commissioning, calibration, and technical support for CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment. The role supports customer productivity by diagnosing and resolving equipment issues, minimizing downtime, and helping customers improve long-term reliability and performance. The position is based near Pekin, Illinois, with local and regional travel and some overnight travel depending on customer needs and project schedules. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. The employer supports travel expenses. Compensation is $35–$55 per hour, with overtime opportunities.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of field service, industrial maintenance, CNC repair, or equipment troubleshooting experience.
- Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly.
Nice To Haves
- CNC service or machine tool experience.
- PLC troubleshooting and controls experience.
- Equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience.
- Industrial automation experience.
- Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Haas, or similar control systems.
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer locations to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues.
- Complete equipment repairs efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Install, commission, and calibrate new machinery and systems.
- Troubleshoot CNC controls, PLCs, drives, motors, and automation components.
- Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
- Provide customers with technical support and training on equipment operation and maintenance.
- Complete service documentation and communicate findings and recommendations.
- Work with customers to identify long-term reliability and performance improvements.
Benefits
- Overtime opportunities.
- Company-supported travel expenses.
- Stable, full-time position with growth potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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