CNC Field Service Technician / Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Field Service Technicians / Engineers Wanted | $35–$55/Hr + OT | Nationwide | 50% Travel

San Jose - specifically 50% travel.

Nationwide Opportunities - Philadelphia, Granger and Indianapolis, Denver, Portland, Detroit, Minneapolis

Love troubleshooting CNC machinery? Enjoy working independently, solving challenging technical problems, and getting equipment back up and running? This could be a great next move!

SmartTech Staffing Partners is recruiting experienced CNC Field Service Technicians and Engineers for a leading manufacturer of CNC machine tools, metalworking equipment, and advanced manufacturing systems.

We're looking for hands-on problem solvers who know their way around CNC machinery and enjoy working directly with customers in the field.

Location: Home-based, nationwide opportunities

Priority Locations: Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Minneapolis

Compensation: $35–$55/hour, depending on experience, plus overtime and company performance incentives

Travel: Approximately 80%, including overnight travel

Location Requirement: Must reside within 50 miles of a major airport

What You'll Be Doing

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair CNC machinery at customer facilities.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC control system issues.

• Troubleshoot CNC machining centers, lathes, turning centers, laser fabrication equipment, and related automated systems.

• Diagnose and repair spindles, servo motors, drives, CNC controls, and other critical machine components.

• Perform machine alignments, calibration, precision adjustments, and preventive maintenance.

• Support new equipment installations, startup, testing, and commissioning.

• Work directly with customers to resolve equipment issues and minimize costly downtime.

• Provide customer training and document service activities.

• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, G-code, M-code, and machine parameters.

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

• Willingness to travel approximately 80% of the time.

Additional experience that will get our attention:

• CNC OEM or distributor field service experience.

• 5-axis machining centers, automated machining systems, or high-precision equipment.

• Machine installation, alignment, and commissioning.

• Technical training in mechatronics, electrical technology, or industrial maintenance.

What's In It for You?

• $35–$55/hour , based on experience.

• Overtime opportunities for additional earning potential.

• Company performance incentives.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Specialized technical training and professional development.

• Long-term career advancement opportunities.

• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC technology for an established global manufacturer.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're the person customers count on when CNC equipment goes down, we'd love to hear from you!

Whether your background is in CNC machining centers, lathes, turning equipment, or laser fabrication, your troubleshooting skills could be exactly what we're looking for.

What We're Looking For

We're especially interested in technicians and engineers with hands-on experience servicing CNC metalworking machinery.

• Experience with CNC lathes, turning centers, machining centers, 5-axis equipment, or CNC laser fabrication Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, G-code, M-code, and machine parameters.

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

Additional experience that will get our attention:

• CNC OEM or distributor field service experience.

• 5-axis machining centers, automated machining systems, or high-precision equipment.

• Machine installation, alignment, and commissioning.

• Technical training in mechatronics, electrical technology, or industrial maintenance.