Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

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.