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CNC and PLC Field Service Technologist

ATS - Industrial Maintenance
Rockford, IL Other
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Why this role
  • Own mission‑critical uptime: diagnose, repair, and maintain advanced industrial systems.
  • Build breadth: work across electrical, mechanical, and fluid power domains—including PLC‑driven machinery.
  • Grow fast: on‑the‑job training and self‑study programs keep your skills on the cutting edge.
What you’ll do
  • Execute break/fix and preventative maintenance per industry standards with minimal direction.
  • Observe equipment in operation to identify root causes; dismantle assemblies; adjust functional parts and control instruments; repair or replace defective components.
  • Operate machining tools (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking equipment) to fabricate/repair parts; perform welding as required.
  • Work with customer counterparts to plan and carry out maintenance, reliability, and PM procedures.
  • Document actions thoroughly in service reports and applicable management systems.
  • Use industrial control systems to analyze complex problems and resolve equipment issues.
  • Identify and source needed parts, supplies, and repair materials.
  • Adhere to customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping standards, and all safety processes; maintain situational awareness to flag unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Qualifications Essential
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Associate degree (technical focus) with 5 years related industry experience; or 7 years of industry experience.
  • Proficiency with basic and specialized hand tools.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems; able to analyze issues, propose alternatives, and complete repairs.
  • Extensive travel required (Local, National, International).
Preferred
  • Experience with preventative maintenance techniques, precision measurement, mechanical alignments, and process equipment upkeep.
  • Exposure to PLCs, field devices, and electrical drives/motor systems.
Core competencies
  • Communications
  • Customer Focus
  • Personal Discipline
  • Safety
Physical demands & work conditions
  • Regular: standing, walking, hand/finger use, reaching, climbing/ascending/descending or balancing (ladder/lift), stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling in confined spaces, talking, hearing.
  • Occasional: sitting; lifting/moving over 50 lbs; exposure to outdoor weather; risk of electrical shock.
  • Environment: typically loud factory settings; potential exposure to hazardous materials and greasy/slippery surfaces.
  • Vision: close and color vision regularly required.
Compensation & benefits

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Actual salaries may fall within, above, or below the range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievements, business need, and location. Pay range: $33.42 – $42.75 USD.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, a 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Technical proficiency
  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • CNC Machine Repair
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • PLC Programming Experience
  • High Voltage Systems
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Equipment you’ll interface with
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • Servo Motors
Equal Opportunity & Privacy

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.

ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.

Salary : $33 - $43

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