Field Service CNC Engineer - Travel & Onsite Support

Makino,-Inc; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Vacation: 3 weeks

401(k) plan

Employee events

Assistance programs

Job summary

Makino is seeking a CNC Technician Level 2 or Sr. to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machine tools across the Greater Portland, OR region. You will travel from home to customer sites and support after-sales service, with a company vehicle provided for travel.

The role requires hands-on experience with Makino or equivalent CNC platforms, the ability to read schematics, and strong technical and communication skills. Onboarding includes training on Makino equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience servicing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Makino CNC machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office); regular use of a laptop, smartphone, and various applications.
• Strong technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours with travel throughout a regional territory (Technicians are dispatched from home to customer locations).

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machine tool equipment and controls. (Makino provides a company vehicle; gas and travel expenses are covered.)
• Use online technical documentation, manuals, and vendor resources to research and resolve machine issues.
• Complete and submit accurate documentation to Makino and customers regarding machine status, repairs, and installations.
• Perform and promote preventive maintenance on customer equipment and provide after-sales technical support and training.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the machine tool industry and the Makino product lines.
• Participate in training on CNC repair and Makino equipment during onboarding.

Skills

CNC repair experience

Machining knowledge

Reading schematics

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Regional travel

Job description

Makino is seeking a CNC Technician Level 2 or Sr. to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machine tools across the Greater Portland, OR region. You will travel from home to customer sites and support after-sales service, with a company vehicle provided for travel.

The role requires hands-on experience with Makino or equivalent CNC platforms, the ability to read schematics, and strong technical and communication skills. Onboarding includes training on Makino equipment and processes.