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Field Service Technician

Mazak Corporation
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Description

We are currently searching for a candidate who will install equipment, train customers, execute warranty repairs and provide after warranty service on CNC Lathes and Machining Centers. Field Service Technicians are assigned Regional responsibilities and operate directly from their residences. This position reports to the Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, IL. Duties involve overnight travel from home to various customer facilities, located primarily in the Des Moines, IA area.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but not limited to the following:

* Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees

* Install machines and accessories at customer sites. Installation includes all necessary assembly, leveling, aligning, adjusting, calibrating and wiring of machines and accessories.

* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and software problems on machines and accessories at customer sites.

* Test operation of machines and accessories after completing installation or repair

* Train customers on functions of the machines

* Learn new machines features and accessories as they become available

* Complete reports documenting installation, assessment of reported problem, repairs completed, parts installed

* Travel is required. Assignments will require overnight or multiple night stay.

* Utilize various test equipment for trouble shooting purpose, indicators, test bars, clamp force, gages, etc....

Education/Certification:

* 2-year technical training in electronics, mechanical or machine tool assembly

* High School Diploma

Skills:

* 3-7 years of experience in Field Service

* 5 years of experience in maintenance and repair of CNC equipment.

* Read/understand engineering drawings

* Ability to work on own or in group while completing necessary tasks

* Ability to understand PLC

* HYD/Pneumatic circuits

* General computer skills

* Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a repetitive daily basis.

* Heavier lifting in excess of 50lbs on periodic basis

* Ability to problem solve depending on situation.

* Sound writing and reporting skills.

* Strong people skills.

Pay range for this position is $30-$45 per hour

EEO, including disability/vets

Qualifications

Skills
  • 2-3 Axis Lathe Installation (preferred)
  • 3-4 Axis Vertical Installation (preferred)
  • Perform 5 Axis Alignments (preferred)
  • 5 Axis Machine Installation (preferred)
  • Ball Screw / Linear Guide Replacement (preferred)
  • Electrical Troubleshooting (preferred)
  • Horizontal Machine Installation (preferred)
  • Perform Horizontal Alignments (preferred)
  • Laser Calibration / Ballbar (preferred)
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting (preferred)
  • Non-Integral Spindle Replacement (preferred)
  • Palletech Installation (preferred)
  • PLC Troubleshooting (preferred)
  • PM Items (preferred)
  • Integral Spindle Replacement (preferred)
  • Perform Vertical Alignments (preferred)


  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.



    EOE, including disability/vets.

     

    Salary : $30 - $45

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