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CNC Field Service Technician, CNC Metalworking Machinery

Indianapolis, IN, onsite

Field
Field service
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Work model
Onsite
Level
Mid
Pay
On request, ask us

What you would own

  • Install, commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair CNC metalworking machinery at customer facilities.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC control system issues.
  • Perform machine alignments, calibrations, inspections, and precision adjustments to ensure optimal performance.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize customer downtime.
  • Support machine installations, startup, testing, and operational verification.
  • Train customers on machine operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting best practices.
  • Provide technical support and communicate service findings to customers and internal management.
  • Maintain accurate service documentation and reports.
  • Direct experience with CNC lathes, turning centers, 5-axis CNC machining centers, or closely related metal-cutting machine tools is required.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience diagnosing and repairing CNC controls, servo motors, drives, spindle assemblies, and related machine components.
  • Familiarity with CNC control systems such as Siemens, FANUC, Heidenhain, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of G-code, M-code, machine parameters, and CNC programming fundamentals.
  • Experience using precision measuring instruments, electrical testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and independent problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to travel extensively, 80+%, including overnight and extended assignments.
  • Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
  • Experience with 5-axis machining center installation, alignment, calibration, and repair.
  • Experience with Siemens or FANUC CNC controls and advanced diagnostics.
  • Previous field service experience with a CNC machine tool OEM or authorized distributor.
  • Experience supporting high-precision, multi-axis, or automated machining systems.

Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.

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