Resident Field Service Technician - CNC Machine Tools | $30-$43/hr | Portland, OR

Resident Field Service Technician – CNC Machine Tools | $30–$43/hr | Portland, OR

Company: Lean Synergy Solutions (on behalf of Ingersoll Machine Tools)

Location: Portland, OR

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly

Pay: $30.00–$43.00 per hour

Build Your Career Supporting Advanced CNC Machine Tools

Are you an experienced Field Service Technician, Millwright, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or CNC Service Technician looking for a long-term opportunity with a global leader in advanced manufacturing?

We're seeking a Resident Field Service Technician to become the primary technical expert supporting advanced CNC machine tools at a major aerospace manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon. This position offers the stability of working primarily at one customer location while providing hands-on troubleshooting, machine installations, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and technical support for world-class manufacturing equipment.

Unlike many field service positions, this role requires only 10–20% travel, allowing you to build strong customer relationships while enjoying greater work-life balance.

What You'll Do

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• Troubleshoot and repair advanced CNC machine tools
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• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, and control system issues
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• Install, commission, relocate, and retrofit large manufacturing equipment
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• Perform machine leveling, alignment, calibration, and geometry verification
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• Conduct preventative maintenance and machine inspections
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• Troubleshoot spindle assemblies, gearboxes, ball screws, linear guide systems, drives, and motion control components
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• Support 5-axis machining systems and CNC machine optimization
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• Lead equipment startups and machine acceptance testing
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• Train customer maintenance personnel on machine operation and troubleshooting
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• Coordinate projects between customers, contractors, engineering teams, and service personnel
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• Serve as the resident technical expert supporting a major aerospace manufacturing operation
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What We're Looking For

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• Minimum 4 years of experience servicing CNC machine tools, industrial equipment, or automated manufacturing systems
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• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
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• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, servo systems, and industrial controls
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• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and blueprints
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• Experience performing machine alignment, calibration, precision measurement, or laser alignment
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• Strong customer service and communication skills
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• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Preferred Experience

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• Siemens CNC Controls
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• Fanuc CNC Controls
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• Large CNC Gantry Mills
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• Machine Tool Field Service
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• Aerospace Manufacturing Equipment
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• Machine Installation & Commissioning
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• 5-Axis Machining Systems
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• Laser Alignment Systems
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• PLC Troubleshooting
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• Industrial Automation
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Compensation & Benefits

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• $30.00–$43.00 per hour
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• Medical Insurance
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• Dental Insurance
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• Vision Insurance
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• Life Insurance
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• 401(k) with Company Match
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• Full-Time Employment
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• Long-Term Career Opportunity
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• Limited Travel (Approximately 10–20%)
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• Opportunity to support cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing technology
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Why You'll Want This Opportunity

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• Resident position at a single customer facility
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• Very limited travel compared to most field service jobs
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• Work on some of the world's largest and most advanced CNC machine tools
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• High level of technical autonomy
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• Combination of hands-on troubleshooting and project leadership
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• Opportunity to support aerospace and defense manufacturing
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• Stable, long-term position with an established industry leader
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Requirements

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• High School Diploma or GED
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• Technical school, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent experience preferred
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• Valid Driver's License
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• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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• Ability to work safely in industrial manufacturing environments
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• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
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