CNC Field Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Field Service Technician

Job Description

The CNC Field Service Technician travels to customer facilities across the United States to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair proprietary CNC industrial machinery. This role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high customer satisfaction through expert technical support, accurate documentation using a maintenance app, and clear, professional communication. The position is well-suited for candidates located near major airports who are comfortable working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-related systems, including PLCs and CNC controls.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites nationwide to perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on proprietary CNC industrial machinery.
• Conduct in-person customer visits to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on CNC and industrial equipment.
• Perform safe and proper installation of wear items and minor components in accordance with manufacturer and company standards.
• Carry out basic diagnostics and troubleshooting on CNC systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Program and adjust CNC machines and work with PLCs to support machine performance and reliability.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on CNC systems, including PLCs and VFDs, wiring, and electronic components.
• Capture drive backups and create clear before-and-after photo documentation of machinery to show service condition and completed work.
• Generate detailed maintenance reports documenting findings, wear-and-tear, and components that require repair or replacement.
• Proactively identify parts and components that should be replaced, repaired, or scheduled for follow-up service to reduce downtime and improve machine performance.
• Accurately track and submit travel time, labor hours, and job-related details using the Salesforce field technician app or maintenance app.
• Submit business expenses accurately and on time in accordance with company policy.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and software areas based on field observations and customer feedback.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with machine operators and customer stakeholders to ensure proper machine operation and high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including service coordination, parts, engineering, and operations, to resolve issues and achieve service objectives.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working on customer sites and within the facility.

Essential Skills

• Proven CNC maintenance experience on industrial CNC machinery.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs and VFDs.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machine programming and adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with maintenance troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
• Field service experience, including working independently at customer sites.
• Proficiency with electronics and wiring for industrial machinery.
• Ability to use maintenance and field service applications, including Salesforce or similar tools, to document work, track time, and submit reports.
• Valid passport to support required travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction with customers and internal teams.
• Attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and photo records of service work.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company and manufacturer standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing CNC maintenance and repair specifically on Voortman CNC machines is a plus.
• Experience in service, maintenance technician roles, or similar industrial maintenance positions.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and identifying opportunities to enhance machine performance and uptime.
• Comfort working in a field-based role with frequent travel and varying customer environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software domains.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing, forward-looking organization that invests in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility and modern tools to support your success. The company emphasizes work–life balance and values quality workmanship over rushing through tasks, allowing you to take pride in doing the job right. You benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes flextime, paid time off as it accrues, and paid holidays effective from your hire date. Robust health coverage is available from day one, with multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision care. The organization provides 100% paid life insurance and short-term disability, a cost-shared long-term disability plan, and the opportunity to elect additional voluntary life insurance. A 401(k) plan with company contribution supports your long-term financial security. Overall, you work in a culture that supports flexibility, stability, and professional growth.

Work Environment

Work is based out of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled facility that supports an expanding operation. The facility currently has around 50 production employees and plans to grow by more than 100 additional team members, providing a dynamic and evolving environment. The culture emphasizes work–life balance and a focus on completing each job with high-quality work rather than rushing. The role involves regular travel to customer sites across the United States, often making proximity to major airports beneficial. Candidates will primarily work day shift, with start times adjusted based on customer needs. The environment involves working with advanced CNC machinery, PLCs, VFDs, and related industrial equipment, both in the facility and at customer locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Monee, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Hours Earning Rate 8 hours of Hour Banking per 40 hours worked – 20% additional benefit Accrual Rate of .2 hours for each hour of Regular Pay Accrual will be tracked in Payroll System so will always be visible to you If you are ever to leave Voortman USA then you would be paid out all hours that are in this bank Example – You worked 4 weeks straight on a job(40 hr weeks) – afterwards you would have earned 4 days (32 hours) of Hour Banking If you work 40 weeks in a year you earn an additional 40 days of pay 2 months of additional time off in Hour Banking Benefit This reflects our longstanding commitment to supporting the work-life balance of our Dutch colleagues, a core value rooted in our company culture. 40 weeks worked + 8 weeks of hour banking + 4 weeks (13 days of PTO and 7 holidays) = 52 weeks in a year

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.