Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

Pekin, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $35.00 - 55.00 per hour
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Job Details

Skills

  • Management
  • INSPECT
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical Support
  • Training
  • Documentation
  • Manufacturing
  • Test Equipment
  • Repair
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Schematics
  • Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention To Detail
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • Startups
  • Siemens
  • HaaS
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Field Service

Summary

Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

Based Near Pekin, IL (Travel Required)
$35-$55/hr. + Overtime + Travel Perks
Monday-Friday | Day Shift
Full-Time

Be the Expert Customers Rely On

If you're the person who can walk into a facility, diagnose complex equipment issues, and get critical machinery back up and running, you'll thrive in this role.

As a Field Service Engineer Specialist / Travel Technician, you'll travel to customer locations providing hands-on troubleshooting, repair, installation, and technical support for CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment. Every day brings new challenges, and your expertise plays a direct role in keeping customer operations productive and efficient.

What Travel Looks Like
  • Local and regional travel to customer sites
  • Some overnight travel based on customer needs and project schedules
  • Company-supported travel expenses
  • Opportunity to work with a variety of customers, industries, and equipment
What You'll Be Doing
  • Travel to customer locations to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues
  • Perform equipment repairs quickly and 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 technical support and training to customers on equipment operation and maintenance
  • Complete service documentation and communicate findings and recommendations
  • Partner with customers to identify long-term reliability and performance improvements
Equipment & Systems You'll Support
  • CNC machines and machine tool systems
  • Industrial automation and manufacturing equipment
  • Electrical controls, drives, motors, and motion systems
  • Mechanical assemblies and precision machine components
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Tools & Technology
  • Electrical and diagnostic testing equipment
  • Precision measurement and alignment tools
  • CNC control systems and software
  • PLC and automation troubleshooting tools
  • Mechanical and electrical service equipment

Requirements

What You Need
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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
Why Join Us?
  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
  • Company-supported travel expenses
  • Diverse and challenging technical work
  • Exposure to multiple industries and technologies
  • Opportunity to work independently and expand your technical expertise
  • Stable, full-time position with growth potential
Apply Today!

If you're a skilled technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving customer problems, and traveling to support cutting-edge manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team as a Field Service Engineer Specialist / Travel Technician and make an impact where it matters most.
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