CNC Field Service Technician

Aerotek; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Contribution

PTO and Holidays from Day One

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Field Service Technician to support customers across the United States, troubleshooting and repairing advanced CNC machinery. The role offers nationwide travel, a fully remote workplace, and a path for long-term career growth within a growing organization.

Ideal candidates will have CNC maintenance or field service experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Travel to customer facilities across the U.S. for maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities in the U.S. to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on CNC equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, drives, and industrial controls.
• Install replacement components and adjust machines for performance.
• Document service work and capture machine backups.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & VFDs

Schematics reading

Travel readiness

Tools

Industrial controls

Job description

CNC Field Service Technician

National Travel | Advanced CNC Equipment | Excellent Benefits | Home-Based Field Service Role

Are you a CNC Maintenance Technician, Service Technician, or Industrial Electrician who enjoys troubleshooting, traveling, and solving complex equipment problems?

We're seeking a CNC Field Service Technician to support customers throughout the United States by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced CNC machinery. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, interacting with customers, and tackling a variety of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and controls-related challenges.

Why You'll Want This Job

• Travel the country while working on advanced CNC equipment
• Strong work-life balance and flexible time-off policies
• Comprehensive PTO and paid holidays from day one
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Long-term career growth with an expanding organization
• Work with cutting-edge industrial automation and controls

What You'll Be Doing

As a CNC Field Service Technician, you'll be the expert customers rely on to keep their equipment operating at peak performance.

• Travel to customer facilities throughout the U.S. to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on CNC and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, drives, and industrial controls.
• Install replacement components and perform machine adjustments to maximize performance and reliability.
• Capture machine backups and document service work accurately.
• Identify wear items and potential failures before they become costly breakdowns.
• Provide customers with recommendations to improve equipment uptime and productivity.
• Complete service reports, travel documentation, and expense reporting through company software.
• Work closely with engineering, parts, and service support teams to resolve technical issues.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional communication and technical expertise.

What We're Looking For

• CNC maintenance or field service experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Will work 3 weeks on and have 1 week off.
• Company credit card for meals, all hotels will be paid for by Voortman.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.