Service Technician (Machine Tools)
Full Time • KAAST Machine Tools Schiller Park, IL
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
KAAST Machine Tools is a fast-growing manufacturer of machine tools and fabrication equipment with one of the most extensive new machinery lineups in North America. Headquartered in the greater Philadelphia area, we support manufacturers nationwide with high-quality CNC and conventional machines and a full range of fabrication equipment. We are a collaborative, team-oriented company, with our Schiller Park, IL office serving as a key service and showroom hub near O’Hare International Airport.
We are seeking a hands-on Service Technician to join our Schiller Park, IL team. This role is primarily based in our Chicago warehouse and showroom, with occasional travel for installations, major trade shows (IMTS, FABTECH), and large machine deliveries. Travel typically accounts for 25-35% of the position. As KAAST continues to grow and expand, the ideal candidate should be flexible and open to seasonal fluctuations in travel as needed.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Prepare machines for shipment to end users.
- Uncrate new machine tools, power up, perform full testing of all machine capabilities, and issue written inspection reports.
- Perform customer demonstrations and operator walkthroughs.
- Provide technical phone support and on-site service as needed to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve machine issues for customers in a timely manner.
- Accurately document service activities, repairs, and maintenance procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, saws, etc.)
- Industrial electrical (3-phase) knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with previous industrial machine tool repair/installation experience.
- Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: In Person, Full-time
Experience:
- Electrical: 2 years (Required)
- Capital Equipment / Machine Tools: 1 year (Required)
Compensation: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
KAAST Machine Tools, established in 2010, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance metalworking machinery and fabrication equipment. We provide one of the most extensive line-ups in the industry, serving everyone from small job shops to large-scale industrial production facilities. Whether your application requires high-speed CNC Machining Centers, CNC or manual lathes, automatic bandsaws, or precision grinders, our inventory provides a wide range of solutions.
Beyond chip-making, our warehouse has a full selection of fabrication equipment, including hydraulic press brakes, shears, plate and angle rolls, ironworkers, and more to meet your metal fabrication demands. With our main headquarters and warehouse in Philadelphia, PA, and a showroom location in Chicago, IL, KAAST maintains an inventory of over 160 machine tools in-stock and ready to ship. This dual-location advantage helps minimize lead times and allows us to provide fast, reliable delivery across the United States.
Beyond chip-making, our warehouse has a full selection of fabrication equipment, including hydraulic press brakes, shears, plate and angle rolls, ironworkers, and more to meet your metal fabrication demands. With our main headquarters and warehouse in Philadelphia, PA, and a showroom location in Chicago, IL, KAAST maintains an inventory of over 160 machine tools in-stock and ready to ship. This dual-location advantage helps minimize lead times and allows us to provide fast, reliable delivery across the United States.
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