Field Service Engineer - CNC Tooling & Onsite Travel

Makino,-Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Makino seeks a CNC Technician Level 2 or Senior to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC equipment at customer sites across the NE region. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills and a drive to support customers’ machine tool operations.

The technician will travel from home to customer locations, install and service Makino CNC machines, and provide after-sales training. This position starts with onboarding and ongoing professional development within a global manufacturing

Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience servicing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Makino CNC machine tools; equivalent experience on other high-end CNC platforms considered.
• 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 apps.
• Strong technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours with travel throughout a regional territory; technicians dispatched from home to customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machine tool equipment and controls.
• Research and resolve machine issues using online documentation, manuals, and vendor resources.
• Complete and submit accurate documentation to Makino and customers regarding machine status, repairs, and installations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and provide after-sales technical support and training.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the machine tool industry and Makino product lines.
• Participate in training on CNC repair and Makino equipment during onboarding.

Skills

Hands-on CNC service

Read schematics

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Travel - flexible hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Makino seeks a CNC Technician Level 2 or Senior to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC equipment at customer sites across the NE region. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills and a drive to support customers’ machine tool operations.

The technician will travel from home to customer locations, install and service Makino CNC machines, and provide after-sales training. This position starts with onboarding and ongoing professional development within a global manufacturing