CNC Machinery Commissioning Technologist
Love turning complex machines into production-ready assets? Read on.
Where will I work?
Primarily at customer facilities, installing, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting CNC equipment and automation. You’ll travel about 40–50%, with most trips capped at one week or less. When you’re home-base, you’ll partner with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to prep equipment, investigate issues, and support active projects.
What will I be doing?
- Installing, setting up, leveling, and aligning CNC machines and automated subsystems.
- Commissioning equipment and assisting with startup, testing, and customer acceptance.
- Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems.
- Reading and applying prints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
- Connecting and debugging hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
- Identifying basic control/electrical faults and looping in engineering or controls experts as needed.
- Executing preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor modifications.
- Pinpointing performance gaps and prescribing corrective actions.
- Collaborating with customers, engineers, controls technicians, and field teams.
- Coaching customers on fundamental operation and maintenance post-install.
- Recording activities, progress, issues, and resolutions thoroughly.
- Upholding a professional, customer-centric presence and following safety protocols.
What experience do I need?
- Hands-on work installing, servicing, commissioning, or troubleshooting CNC machinery.
- Strong mechanical aptitude; proven diagnostic and problem-solving ability.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical systems and components.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- Comfort using hand/power tools and standard diagnostic instruments.
- Ability to work independently onsite and collaborate with internal teams.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to travel 40–50%, with trips generally one week or less.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.
What will set me apart?
- CNC machine installation/commissioning and CNC machine tool service background.
- Experience in industrial automation, robotics, or automated material handling.
- Precision alignment and setup expertise.
- Hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting and basic electrical diagnostics.
- Industrial maintenance or field service experience.
- Direct support of manufacturing customers.
Who is this role ideal for?
A hands-on field technologist who thrives on complex machinery, cross-discipline troubleshooting, and owning an assignment end-to-end.
What’s in it for me?
- Top-tier benefits package
- Generous performance-based bonus
- Career advancement and upward mobility
- Opportunities to deepen technical and field-service breadth
- Exposure to cutting-edge CNC and automation technologies
- Hands-on variety across custom machinery and diverse manufacturing use cases
Must be proficient in
- Electrical Schematics
- Machine Building/Assembling
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- CNC Machine Repair
- CNC Machine Installation
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Mechanical Systems & Component Repair