Senior CNC Machine Tool Service

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior CNC Service Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex CNC machinery. You will be responsible for ensuring our production equipment—Milling Centers—operates at peak performance through regular preventative maintenance and rapid response to mechanical or electrical failures.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform routine PMs (lubrication, alignment, and sensor checks) to extend equipment life.
• Installation & Commissioning: Help set up, level, and align new CNC machines and automation equipment.
• Precision Calibration: Use diagnostic tools like laser interferometers, ballbars, and multimeters to verify machine accuracy.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of all repairs, parts used, and machine downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Experience:At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a CNC Service or Field Service Technician is strictly required.
• Expertise: Advanced mastery of CNC controls (e.g.,**Fidia or Siemens **) and the ability to understand ladder logic.
• Field Autonomy: Proven track record of performing complex field repairs, machine leveling, and geometry alignments independently at customer sites.

Electrical & Electronic Troubleshooting

• System Diagnostics: Perform advanced troubleshooting on AC/DC drive systems, servo motors, encoders, and power supplies.
• Schematic Mastery: Expert ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder logic to pinpoint root causes of system failures.
• Control Systems: Diagnose and repair issues within CNC control hardware (e.g., Fidia or Siemens), including I/O boards and communication interfaces.
• Testing Equipment: Proficient use of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and megohmmeters to test circuits, continuity, and insulation.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all electrical repairs meet NFPA 70E standards and internal safety protocols, including proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Automation Integration: Troubleshoot electrical interfaces between the CNC machine and peripheral equipment like bar feeders, robotic loaders, or rotary tables.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Large 5-axis machining systems, Gantry style or Moving Table.
• Experience with Linear Motor, Torq Motor, Rack and Pinion motion systems.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Company Vehicle: Provision of acompany truck or service vanfor all field deployments.
• Per Diem: Daily meal and incidental allowance for all travel days.
• Expenses: All Travel and hotel expenses are paid or reimbursed by the company.
• Technology: Company-paid cell phone and laptop for field use.

Travel Requirements

• Overnight Stays: Must be willing to travel for multiple days at a time, including frequent overnight stays for machine installations or complex repairs.

• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to travel on short notice and work occasional weekends or overtime to minimize customer downtime.

• Vehicle & Licensing: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is mandatory.

• Travel Intensity: This is a high-travel position (75%–100%) requiring frequent overnight stays and occasional weekend work to meet customer deadlines.

• Geography: Travel may include [Regional/National/International] assignments depending on service calls.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Insulation Resistance Testing
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Field Service Readiness
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Spindle Maintenance & Repair

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) (Siemens, Fastems)
• Flexible Circuits & Interconnects (DuPont (Kapton flexible circuits), Amphenol)
• 2D Drawings (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• Multimeter
• Industrial Controls (Siemens)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• ERP Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)
• HMI
• Servo Motors