Field Service Mechanical Technician (Illinois)

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

A leading machinery firm is seeking a Field Service Mechanical Technician in Illinois. This role involves supporting installations and service calls at customer sites, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to assemble and start up CNC machines. Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferred experience in CNC machining. GROB offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machine tool equipment.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical prints.
• Previous CNC machining or machine building experience preferred.
• Previous CNC machining or machine building experience preferred.
• Previous experience with assembly equipment and robotic cells preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support installations and service calls exclusively at customer sites.
• Assemble and start-up new CNC machines to specifications.
• Respond quickly to customer installations or problems.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, levels, indicators, micrometers, etc.)
• Read and follow mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical prints/drawings
• Read and follow tool layouts and NC code (G-code, M-functions)
• Respond to emergency calls from customers in a timely manner

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of assembly technology

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to read mechanical prints

NC programming experience

Education

High School Diploma

NC programming experience

CNC machining / machine building experience

Experience with assembly equipment / robotic cells

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Field Service Mechanical Technician (Illinois)

This position is responsible for supporting installations and service calls exclusively at GROB’s customer sites. This individual will need to be available to travel on short notice to wherever GROB designates them to travel to. While at the customer sites, this individual will be responsible for the mechanical build and start-up of machine tool equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, an in-depth knowledge of metric prints, and an understanding of assembly technology and/or metal cutting principles. This role will support locations in Normal, IL.

• Must respond quickly to customer installations or problems on short notice
• Assemble and start-up new CNC machines to GROB specifications
• Assemble and start-up assembly equipment
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (such as calipers, levels, indicators, micrometers, etc.)
• Read and follow mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical prints/drawings
• Read and follow tool layouts and NC code (G-code, M-functions)
• Respond to emergency calls from customers in a timely manner

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma minimum
• Understanding of drawings, schematics and troubleshooting
• NC programming experience preferred
• Previous CNC machining or machine building experience preferred
• Previous experience with assembly equipment and robotic cells preferred

General Requirements

• Ability to travel as required for business needs
• Self-motivated; able to work alone or in a team environment
• Full understanding of the metric system
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport

GROB offers a competitive wage as well as an excellent benefit package including vacation, health, prescription, dental, vision, STD, life, 401K, and shift premiums.

Application Information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.