Field Service CNC Mechanic

Chiron America Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with match

HSA & flexible spending

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Overtime pay

Travel time pay

Job summary

CHIRON America Inc is seeking a Field Service CNC Engineer to install and commission CNC equipment at customer sites, troubleshoot complex CNC systems, and perform retrofits.

You will travel nationwide, diagnose mechanical, electrical, software issues, read electrical prints, and provide hands-on support, with up to $130,000 salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC troubleshooting experience on high-end systems.
• Ability to read electrical prints and schematic diagrams.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work at customer sites.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with customers.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission CNC equipment at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex CNC systems: mechanical, electrical, software, motion control.
• Perform machine retrofits and upgrades (probes, lasers, software updates).
• Work with automation components, robots and enclosures tied to CNCs.
• Read and interpret electrical prints and technical docs for repairs.
• Use dial indicators, calipers, and micrometers to verify geometry.
• Diagnose intermittent issues and identify root causes for restoration of performance.
• Travel nationwide to customer sites, coordinating travel and field assignments.
• Provide hands-on technical support and build customer relationships.

Skills

CNC troubleshooting

Motion control

Electrical knowledge

Precision measurement

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

If you’re the CNC expert people call when the machine stops making sense, this is your chance to turn that expertise into a career with more variety, the freedom to take control of your own schedule, and the opportunity to earn up to $130,000 annually with bonus.

Bring your CNC troubleshooting, motion control/electrical knowledge, and precision measurement skills to a nationwide Field Service CNC Engineer role, where you’ll work on high-end CNC equipment, tackle complex technical challenges, and continue expanding your expertise.

Why this is the Best Place for a Field Service CNC Engineer:

• Strong Earning Potential: Earn up to $130,000 annually with bonus, with additional earning potential through overtime. Employees are also paid for travel time, starting the moment they leave home.
• Benefits from Day One: Start taking advantage of a comprehensive benefits package from your first day.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, with CHIRON contributing toward premiums for you and your dependents.
• Invest in Your Future: Build long-term financial security with a 401(k), plus HSA and flexible spending account options.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy a generous paid holiday schedule, including extended time off around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• More Than a Paycheck: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program provide added peace of mind.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and commission CNC equipment at customer facilities, including new and relocated machines and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex CNC systems, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, software, and motion-control issues.
• Perform machine retrofits and upgrades, including probes, lasers, mist collectors, software updates, and other modifications.
• Work with automation and ancillary equipment, including robots, enclosures, and other components integrated with CNC systems.
• Read and interpret electrical prints and technical documentation to diagnose issues and complete repairs or modifications.
• Use precision measurement tools such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges to evaluate and adjust machine geometry.
• Methodically diagnose intermittent and complex equipment issues, identifying root causes and eliminating variables to restore machine performance.
• Travel nationwide to customer sites based on business needs, independently coordinating travel and managing field assignments.
• Provide hands-on technical support to customers, building strong relationships while getting critical equipment back up and running.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.