Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

Mmsteam; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Company-supported travel expenses

Full-time position

Job summary

Mmsteam is seeking a Field Service Engineer Specialist based near Pekin, IL with travel. The role pays $35-$55 per hour, plus overtime and travel perks, on a full-time basis.

You will service CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment at customer sites, diagnosing complex issues and performing repairs to keep operations running smoothly. You’ll travel locally, inspect equipment, install and calibrate systems, and provide technical support and training to customers.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in field service or industrial maintenance
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Reading schematics, blueprints, and manuals
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues
• Perform repairs quickly to minimize downtime
• Install and commission new machinery and systems
• Provide on-site technical support and training

Skills

Field service

Diagnostics

Schematics reading

Independent work

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Mitsubishi controls

Haas controls

Job description

Description

Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

Based Near Pekin, IL (Travel Required)
$35-$55/hr. + Overtime + Travel Perks
Monday-Friday | Day Shift
Full-Time

Be the Expert Customers Rely On

If you're the person who can walk into a facility, diagnose complex equipment issues, and get critical machinery back up and running, you'll thrive in this role.

As a Field Service Engineer Specialist / Travel Technician, you'll travel to customer locations providing hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, installation, and technical support for CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment. Every day brings new challenges, and your expertise plays a direct role in keeping customer operations productive and efficient.

What Travel Looks Like

• Local and regional travel to customer sites
• Some overnight travel based on customer needs and project schedules
• Company-supported travel expenses
• Opportunity to work with a variety of customers, industries, and equipment

What You'll Be Doing

• Travel to customer locations to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues
• Perform equipment repairs quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Install, commission, and calibrate new machinery and systems
• Troubleshoot CNC controls, PLCs, drives, motors, and automation components
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
• Provide technical support and training to customers on equipment operation and maintenance
• Complete service documentation and communicate findings and recommendations
• Partner with customers to identify long-term reliability and performance improvements

Equipment & Systems You'll Support

• CNC machines and machine tool systems
• Industrial automation and manufacturing equipment
• Electrical controls, drives, motors, and motion systems
• Mechanical assemblies and precision machine components
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Tools & Technology

• Electrical and diagnostic testing equipment
• Precision measurement and alignment tools
• CNC control systems and software
• PLC and automation troubleshooting tools
• Mechanical and electrical service equipment

Requirements

What You Need

• 3-5+ years of field service, industrial maintenance, CNC repair, or equipment troubleshooting experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC service or machine tool experience
• PLC troubleshooting and controls experience
• Equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience
• Industrial automation experience
• Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Haas, or similar control systems

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Company-supported travel expenses
• Diverse and challenging technical work
• Exposure to multiple industries and technologies
• Opportunity to work independently and expand your technical expertise
• Stable, full-time position with growth potential