Field Service Engineer - CNC Grinding & Turning

General Information

Name

Field Service Engineer - CNC Grinding & Turning

Employment Type

Direct Hire

Position level

Full-time

Virtual/Remote?

No

Labor Category

Engineering

Date

05-May-2026

City

Painted Post

State

New York

Country

United States

Ref #

9247857076

Description & Requirements

Description

CNC Field Service Technician - Northeast Region
Are you a skilled CNC professional with a passion for hands-on technical problem solving and a drive to make a real impact for customers? We are seeking an experienced CNC Field Service Technician to support a diverse range of manufacturing clients in the Northeast U.S., primarily focusing on Pennsylvania and New York.
About the Role:
In this dynamic field-based position, you will be the go-to expert installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining advanced CNC grinding and turning equipment. You'll partner directly with customers, providing crucial technical solutions for industry-leading European and Swiss machine tool brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair CNC grinding and turning machines at customer facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, servo, spindle, and PLC-related issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, perform machine alignments, and ensure peak equipment performance.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Deliver clear, thorough service documentation and communication to customers.
• Travel extensively throughout the Northeast region (approximately 60-80% travel).

What We're Looking For:

• At least 2 years of hands-on CNC troubleshooting and repair experience; experience with CNC grinding equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and CNC controls (Fanuc experience a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivation, ownership of your work, and a willingness to travel regularly.
• Valid Driver's License and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Education:
Associate degree in Electronic Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including company vehicle.
• Join a rapidly growing leader in advanced CNC field service.
• Work on cutting-edge technology with a variety of top-tier machine tool brands.
• Advance your career in a supportive, growth-minded environment.

Are you ready to travel, learn, and provide vital support to customers driving American manufacturing? Apply today to become a cornerstone of our expert Field Service Team! As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.