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CNC Field Service Technician

Gables Search Group
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
Midwest & Southeast Coverage | Paid Travel | Company Car | OT Available

About The Company

Our client is a global manufacturer of precision industrial equipment with over 100 years of engineering heritage. With more than 700 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company blends long-standing craftsmanship with modern automation, advanced controls, and design innovation. Their equipment is used by manufacturers that demand precision, reliability, and long-term support.

This role supports customers of a respected, stable organization known for investing in its people and technology.

Why Techs Take This Job

  • $36–$40/hr base overtime (strong performers earn ~$100K/year)
  • Overtime paid after 8 hours/day
  • Paid travel time
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Company card for flights, hotels, rental cars, and meals
  • Keep airline & hotel reward points
  • Monday–Friday travel, home most weekends
  • Phone and computer provided or reimbursed
  • Structured onboarding with a senior technician
  • Full benefits package (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, holidays)

The Role

We are hiring a CNC Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and support CNC machine tools at customer sites across the Midwest and Southeast. This is a true field service role for technicians who enjoy hands-on work, autonomy, and direct customer interaction—backed by a strong support team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Troubleshoot and repair CNC machine tools (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
  • Install new machines and support upgrades
  • Provide on-site and remote technical support
  • Train customers on machine operation and preventative maintenance
  • Communicate clearly with customers and internal service teams
  • Travel weekly to customer sites across multiple states

What They’re Looking For

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on CNC troubleshooting and repair experience
  • Grinding experience preferred; lathe experience also considered
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fundamentals
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
  • Comfortable working independently in a customer-facing field role
  • Willingness to travel Monday–Friday across the Midwest and Southeast

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Education

  • Preferred: Associate’s degree (AAS) in Electronic Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of formal education is welcomed

Travel & Logistics

  • Territory includes IL, OH, Carolinas, GA, FL
  • Paid travel time
  • Company-managed travel arrangements
  • Flexibility with hotels (reasonable expenses)
  • Company car provided

Compensation & Benefits

  • $36–$40/hr base
  • Overtime paid after 8 hours/day
  • Strong performers earn approximately $100K annually
  • Health insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Long-term disability

If you’re a CNC technician looking for paid travel, strong earnings, and a stable global manufacturer with deep engineering roots, this is a compelling opportunity.

Interested?

Reach out to learn more and see if it’s a fit.

Salary : $100,000

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