Haas Automation Mechatronics Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

3+ weeks vacation

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HFO Chicago, representing Haas across Northern Illinois and Indiana, seeks a field service technician to install, commission, and repair Haas CNC machines at customer facilities. Travel is required; vehicle and fuel are provided.

You will document service records and deliver on-site operator training, driving preventive maintenance and uptime for manufacturers. The role offers opportunities to deepen Haas knowledge, with onboarding that includes CNC repair coursework and Haas factory

Qualifications

• CNC background is desirable and reading schematics is required.
• Ability to interpret electrical & mechanical drawings and specs.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostics skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair Haas CNC machines at customer facilities.
• Travel to customer sites; vehicle and fuel provided.
• Document service records and status updates for customers and the office.
• Deliver after-sales technical support and on-site operator training; champion preventive maintenance.
• Earn Haas factory certification within the first year.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

CNC background

Schematics reading

Tools

Fluke meter usage

Job description

Ready to Be the Go-To Problem Solver?Join a USA Today Top Workplace! Do you thrive on cracking tough electrical faults, aligning axes to microns, and coaching teams to prevent the next downtime event? At HFO Chicago—exclusively representing Haas across Northern Illinois and Indiana and a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of North America’s largest, third-generation, family-owned machine tool networks—you’ll help manufacturers gain a competitive edge with world-class uptime.Imagine ThisYou’re dispatched from home to a shop with a VF-series mill throwing spindle alarms. You isolate the issue with a Fluke meter, reference Haas documentation, replace the failing component, validate geometry, document the job for the customer and office, and finish by training operators on PM best practices. Next stop: commissioning a 5-axis UMC and tuning a rotary table. That’s your week—variety, autonomy, and customer trust.Your MissionInstall, commission, maintain, and repair Haas CNC machines and controls at customer facilities—travel required; vehicle and fuel provided.Use online manuals, schematics, and vendor portals to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.Capture accurate service records, parts used, and status updates for both customers and the office.Deliver after-sales technical support and on-the-spot operator training; champion preventive maintenance.Deepen your knowledge across the Haas lineup—VMCs, HMCs, lathes, rotary products, and 5-axis systems.Complete onboarding that includes CNC repair coursework and earn Haas factory certification within the first year.Partner with the Service Manager; take on related tasks as operations evolve.Responsibilities may shift; similar duties can be assigned as logical extensions of the role.What It TakesDemonstrated skill in mechanical/electrical repair or engineering; CNC background is a plus.Proven ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings (required).Comfort with laptops, smartphones, and common software; Microsoft Office experience is helpful.Outstanding technical communication and presentation abilities.Physically able to lift 40–50 lbs; flexible hours with frequent regional travel and daily home dispatch.Perks & SupportCompetitive starting salaryMarket-competitive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical option; vision, dental, and company-paid life insuranceStart with 3+ weeks of vacation and 10 paid company holidays401(k) with company contributionTuition reimbursementEmployee appreciation events, perks, and an Employee Assistance ProgramSkills You’ll Use OftenMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsJourneyman’s LicenseElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairHigh Voltage SystemsPneumatics TroubleshootingServiceMaintenance and Repair SkillsField Service ReadinessCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverIndustrial Electrical SystemsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Spindle Maintenance & RepairElectrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationMachine Safety InspectionsPlatforms & ToolingCNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)CNC Automation Solutions (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Siemens, Okuma, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki, Fastems)Voltage Detector (Fluke, Klein Tools, Amprobe, Extech, Southwire)Multimeter (Fluke, Klein Tools, Amprobe, Extech, Southwire)CNC Laser Cutter (Mitsubishi, Mazak, Trumpf, Amada, Cincinnati, Bystronic, Prima-Power, Hankwang)CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon)CNC RouterCNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)CNC Grinder (Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech)CNC Plasma Cutter (Torchmate, Alltra, Messer, Arclight, Plasmacam, Shopsabre, Vicon, Burlington)CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solid Edge, Catia, Pro-E / Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Onshape, Siemens NX, NX CAD (Siemens))Measurement GaugesCAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, HSM Works, GibbsCAM, Mazatrol, Autodesk Fusion 360, Promill, Bobcad, Surfcam, Siemens NX, Sprutcam)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Index, Eurotech, Miyano, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Nakamura, Hwachon)Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC) (Okuma, Matsuura, Dmg Mori Seiki)Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Okuma, Toshiba, Dmg Mori Seiki, Maho)Calipers and MicrometersHorizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Toyoda, Niigata, Dmg Mori Seiki, Kiwa, Enshu)Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Toyoda)Physical Demands & SafetyMental and Physical Requirements:The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Be highly mobile on customer premises and access varied machine locations.Balance multiple priorities and maintain focus under time pressure.Alternate between seated diagnostic tasks and hands-on service.Lift up to 50 lbs with help from tools or teammates as needed.Frequent hand/arm usage; vision needs include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and refocus.Operate professionally in changing, customer-facing environments.Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods during service.Enter tight, awkward, or elevated spaces, including within equipment.Apply fine motor skills and precise hand–eye coordination for diagnostics and repairs.Work around noise, lubricants, coolants, and chips, wearing PPE at all times.Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.*