Field Service Technician

Chicago Area Preferred (or located near a major U.S. airport)

This position requires approximately 90% travel throughout the United States, Canada, and occasionally Mexico.

Position Summary

Niigata is seeking a mechanically inclined Junior Field Service Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC machine tools throughout North America.

This role is ideal for a technician with several years of CNC service or maintenance experience who is looking to expand their skills supporting a wide variety of machine tool platforms. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, and be willing to travel extensively to customer sites.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced field service professionals before gradually taking ownership of service assignments independently. This role offers a long-term path toward becoming a senior Field Service Engineer supporting Niigata horizontal machining centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of CNC machinery
• Perform preventative maintenance and service inspections
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
• Support machine alignment and setup activities
• Work directly with customers at manufacturing facilities
• Complete service documentation and field reports
• Support machine repairs and field-service projects throughout North America
• Develop expertise supporting Niigata machine tools

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of hands-on CNC machine maintenance, service, repair, or troubleshooting experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Experience using common diagnostic tools and test equipment
• Ability to read technical documentation and service manuals
• Ability to travel approximately 90-95%
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently in field environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CNC machine tools through an OEM, distributor, dealer, or service organization
• Fanuc controls experience
• Siemens controls experience
• Mitsubishi controls experience
• Field-service experience
• Equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Horizontal machining center experience
• Military background coupled with CNC experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary + overtime eligibility after 38.75 hours worked per week
• Per diem of $60/day during the week and $120/day on weekends while traveling
• Vehicle allowance/program based on location and travel requirements
• Medical benefits
• 401(k)
• Laptop and phone

Additional Job Application Terms

This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.

We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.