What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machine Tool Field Service Specialist position at Ellison Technologies?
A day in the life
You start your morning in Iowa, coffee in hand, reviewing a couple of service tickets on your company-provided laptop before heading to a nearby customer site. By mid-morning, you’re running diagnostics on a CNC machining center, tracing a hydraulic issue and confirming an electrical repair. After lunch, you swing by another customer to complete a preventive maintenance visit on a CNC turning center, wrap up the documentation, and call a sales teammate with a quick heads-up about an upgrade opportunity you noticed. You finish the day with your notes synced, expenses submitted through a fast reimbursement process, and a sense of momentum—another day helping customers keep their production humming.
What this role is (and isn’t)
What you’ll tackle
— Graham Hooper, CEO
Our commitment
"Ellison Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.”
You start your morning in Iowa, coffee in hand, reviewing a couple of service tickets on your company-provided laptop before heading to a nearby customer site. By mid-morning, you’re running diagnostics on a CNC machining center, tracing a hydraulic issue and confirming an electrical repair. After lunch, you swing by another customer to complete a preventive maintenance visit on a CNC turning center, wrap up the documentation, and call a sales teammate with a quick heads-up about an upgrade opportunity you noticed. You finish the day with your notes synced, expenses submitted through a fast reimbursement process, and a sense of momentum—another day helping customers keep their production humming.
What this role is (and isn’t)
- Focused on a local territory—primarily Iowa with coverage across IA, MN, and MO.
- About 50% travel, with travel time paid. It’s not a national “road warrior” grind.
- Hands-on with cutting-edge machine tool technology and a diverse set of customers.
- Backed by a company that invests heavily in its service team and keeps turnover low.
- Car allowance (or company vehicle where applicable)
- Company cell phone and laptop
- Fuel covered and a smooth, fast reimbursement process
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
What you’ll tackle
- Perform field service, installations, and preventive maintenance on CNC machining and turning centers.
- Diagnose and resolve customer issues; collaborate with sales on opportunities and support.
- Communicate clearly with customers, teammates, and partners.
- Represent Ellison Technologies professionally and ethically in every interaction.
- Own your service cases and projects; maintain accurate customer records and technical documentation.
- Pitch in with other related duties as assigned.
- Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, or repairing CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers.
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- A customer-first mindset and the ability to thrive with variety and continuous learning.
— Graham Hooper, CEO
Our commitment
"Ellison Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.”