CNC Service Engineer

About This Role

Install, commission, and support high-precision CNC lathes and large milling equipment for major industrial clients. This role requires extensive travel and a strong technical understanding of Fanuc controls and micron-level accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission CNC machines at customer sites across the Midwest and beyond
• Service primarily horizontal and vertical lathes, with exposure to large milling and 5-axis machining centers
• Perform machine setup, alignment, and verification to micron-level tolerances
• Read gauges, digital levels, and precision measurement tools accurately
• Support customers during installation timelines ranging from a few days to multi-week projects
• Collaborate with factory and manufacturer engineers to learn and deploy specialized equipment
• Train customer operators on safe operation, startup/shutdown, and emergency procedures
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues as needed
• Travel 50%+ of the time, including occasional long-distance trips

Requirements

• Hands-on CNC machine installation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Ability to read measurements and tolerances down to the micron level
• Experience using digital levels and precision gauges
• Working knowledge of basic G-code for setup and troubleshooting
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and access military bases
• Comfortable working directly with customers and international factory engineers

Nice to Have

• Experience installing large lathes or heavy CNC equipment
• Electrical or controls troubleshooting experience
• Background working in aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial environments

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits