Job Description

Senior CNC Field Service Technician (Machine Tool Installation)

Location: Harbor City, CA

Travel: Up to 50%, including week-long customer-site installations

Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 annually

Lagun Engineering is hiring an experienced CNC Field Service Technician to install, commission, maintain and repair large CNC machine tools. You'll lead complex installations at customer facilities and support machines in-house in Harbor City.

This isn't an entry-level position. We're looking for someone who can independently own an installation after learning Lagun-specific products and processes.

What you'll do:

• Lead multi-day installations and commissioning of large CNC mills, lathes and machining centers.

• Coordinate machine positioning and rigging, then complete leveling, alignment, geometry checks and calibration.

• Configure and troubleshoot CNC controls, servo systems, spindles and related machine components.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems.

• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical manuals.

• Test machines for accuracy and performance before customer acceptance.

• Train customers on safe machine operation and basic maintenance.

• Document service work, repairs, parts and recommendations.

• Travel to customer facilities, sometimes for a full week, and provide professional onsite support.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience independently installing and commissioning large CNC machine tools.

• Experience with CNC machining centers, mills or lathes and controls such as Fanuc, Heidenhain, Fagor, Siemens or similar.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including alignment, bearings, ball screws, spindles and lubrication systems.

• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience, including systems up to 480V.

• Experience with precision measurement and machine calibration using indicators, levels, lasers or similar equipment.

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, servos and PLC-controlled equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and work independently at customer sites.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50%.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Tools and equipment provided

• Career advancement opportunities

You should be proficient in:

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Field Service Readiness
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Automation Solutions (Fanuc, Mazak, Siemens, Okuma, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Manual Lathe
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Murata, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon)
• Boring Mill (Doosan, Hurco, Toshiba, Gidding & Lew, Kuraki, Union)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• CNC Grinder
• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, ProtoTRAK, Sharp, Clausing, Tormach, Lagun)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Miyano, Dmg Mori Seiki, Nakamura, Hwachon)
• Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC) (Okuma, Matsuura, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Okuma, Toshiba, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Siemens)
• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Toyoda, Niigata, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Toyoda)
• Vertical Lathe (Okuma, Toshiba, Toyoda, Hwacheon)
• Engine Lathe (Hardinge, Milltronics, Colchester, Southbend, Clausing)
• Servo Motors