Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)Based Near Pekin, IL (Travel Required)$35-$55/hr. + Overtime + Travel PerksMonday-Friday | Day ShiftFull-TimeIf 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
- 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
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.
