Haas Automation Mechatronics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to Be the Go-To Problem Solver?

Join a USA Today Top Workplace! Do you thrive on cracking tough electrical faults, aligning axes to microns, and coaching teams to prevent the next downtime event? At HFO Chicago—exclusively representing Haas across Northern Illinois and Indiana and a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of North America’s largest, third-generation, family-owned machine tool networks—you’ll help manufacturers gain a competitive edge with world-class uptime.

You’re dispatched from home to a shop with a VF-series mill throwing spindle alarms. You isolate the issue with a Fluke meter, reference Haas documentation, replace the failing component, validate geometry, document the job for the customer and office, and finish by training operators on PM best practices. Next stop: commissioning a 5-axis UMC and tuning a rotary table. That’s your week—variety, autonomy, and customer trust.

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair Haas CNC machines and controls at customer facilities—travel required; vehicle and fuel provided.
• Use online manuals, schematics, and vendor portals to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Capture accurate service records, parts used, and status updates for both customers and the office.
• Deliver after-sales technical support and on-the-spot operator training; champion preventive maintenance.
• Deepen your knowledge across the Haas lineup—VMCs, HMCs, lathes, rotary products, and 5-axis systems.
• Complete onboarding that includes CNC repair coursework and earn Haas factory certification within the first year.
• Partner with the Service Manager; take on related tasks as operations evolve.

Responsibilities may shift; similar duties can be assigned as logical extensions of the role.

• Demonstrated skill in mechanical/electrical repair or engineering; CNC background is a plus.
• Proven ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings (required).
• Comfort with laptops, smartphones, and common software; Microsoft Office experience is helpful.
• Outstanding technical communication and presentation abilities.
• Physically able to lift 40–50 lbs; flexible hours with frequent regional travel and daily home dispatch.

• Competitive starting salary
• Market-competitive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical option; vision, dental, and company-paid life insurance
• Start with 3+ weeks of vacation and 10 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events, perks, and an Employee Assistance Program

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Service
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Field Service Readiness
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Spindle Maintenance & Repair
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)
• CNC Automation Solutions (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Siemens, Okuma, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki, Fastems)
• Voltage Detector (Fluke, Klein Tools, Amprobe, Extech, Southwire)
• Multimeter (Fluke, Klein Tools, Amprobe, Extech, Southwire)
• CNC Laser Cutter (Mitsubishi, Mazak, Trumpf, Amada, Cincinnati, Bystronic, Prima-Power, Hankwang)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon)
• CNC Router
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)
• CNC Grinder (Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech)
• CNC Plasma Cutter (Torchmate, Alltra, Messer, Arclight, Plasmacam, Shopsabre, Vicon, Burlington)
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solid Edge, Catia, Pro-E / Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Onshape, Siemens NX, NX CAD (Siemens))
• Measurement Gauges
• CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, HSM Works, GibbsCAM, Mazatrol, Autodesk Fusion 360, Promill, Bobcad, Surfcam, Siemens NX, Sprutcam)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Index, Eurotech, Miyano, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Nakamura, Hwachon)
• Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC) (Okuma, Matsuura, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Okuma, Toshiba, Dmg Mori Seiki, Maho)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Toyoda, Niigata, Dmg Mori Seiki, Kiwa, Enshu)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Toyoda)

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be highly mobile on customer premises and access varied machine locations.
• Balance multiple priorities and maintain focus under time pressure.
• Alternate between seated diagnostic tasks and hands-on service.
• Lift up to 50 lbs with help from tools or teammates as needed.
• Frequent hand/arm usage; vision needs include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and refocus.
• Operate professionally in changing, customer-facing environments.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods during service.
• Enter tight, awkward, or elevated spaces, including within equipment.
• Apply fine motor skills and precise hand–eye coordination for diagnostics and repairs.
• Work around noise, lubricants, coolants, and chips, wearing PPE at all times.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. *