Machine Tool Service Engineer

We are seeking a full-time, highly experienced Machine Tool Service Engineer with a background in metalworking equipment.

Machine Tool Builders is an industrial machinery rebuilder with a strong focus on gear manufacturing equipment. We provide pre-owned machines recertified by our technicians, fully rebuilt and recontrolled machines, and new machines from Europe and Asia.

In addition, we provide a high level of technical support and service for our products and a variety of other OEM equipment.

• Travel to customer locations primarily in the United States, with some travel to Mexico and Canada and possible overseas work.
• Diagnose machine function and performance problems and carry out the repairs needed to resolve them, including:
  • Mechanical machine repairs.
  • Electrical, control, servo, or feedback repairs.
  • Fluid system repairs.
• Install new, rebuilt, or pre-owned machines and provide operational training.
• Work professionally with other personnel and customers.
• Travel on a fairly steady basis, potentially more than 50% of the time.
• When not traveling, work in the shop assisting with equipment rebuilding and manufacturing.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Read, understand, and follow mechanical, electrical, and fluid system drawings.
• Knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical circuitry, relay control logic, PLC logic, CNC functions and programming, servo systems, and feedback systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication systems, pneumatic systems, coolant systems, and other fluid power systems.
• Read and understand ladder logic to diagnose problems.
• Fluency in the operation, commissioning, and software of Siemens, Fanuc, NUM, or other CNC equipment is highly desired.
• Previous experience servicing other OEM metalworking equipment is highly desired.
• Familiarity with volt/ohm/amp meters and oscilloscope use.
• Must have your own tools.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Familiarity with personal computers, iPads, iPhones, and other standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a passport.

Education & training

• College education, a high school diploma, or GED.
• Some formal electrical or electronic training.
• Completion of a machine building apprenticeship or journeyman qualification is preferred.