Field Service Mechanical Technician (Illinois)

GROB Systems, Inc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GROB Systems, Inc. seeks a field service/installation technician to support customer sites across the United States. The role involves traveling on short notice to install, start up, and service GROB CNC machines.

You will read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical prints, operate measuring tools, and troubleshoot machine errors. A high school diploma is required; NC programming experience and machining background are preferred; passport is required; overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Troubleshoot machine errors
• Respond to emergency calls from customers in a timely manner

Skills

Field service

CNC machinery

Read drawings

Troubleshooting

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Normal, ILL, US, Normal

Normal

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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)
• Troubleshoot machine errors
• 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
• Strong math skills
• 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.

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.