Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

Job description

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.