About this role
Commissioning Service Technician or Engineer
A Commissioning Service Technician or Engineer responsible for performing commissioning, service, installation, and qualification activities for honing and laser machines within the machine tool industry--both in-house and at customer sites. This role works closely with internal project teams and customers to deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision, supported by clear communication and strong documentation.
Required:
- Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering background. Machining or Machine set-up experience preferred. Setting up bore gauges, indicators etc. Other mechanical disciplines also beneficial.
- Ability to read and understand part prints and GD&T symbols.
- Understanding of the manufacturing processes for metal cutting applications.
- Prior machining, CNC, metal cutting and laser processes are highly desired.
- Knowledge of office software such as word, excel and power point for reports and documentation.
- Knowledge of precision gages such bore gage, surface finish gage, micrometers and indicators are desired
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to remain flexible enough to accommodate any changes in scope and direction.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to leverage previous experience.
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Equipment repair and replacement
- Communication proficiency
- Customer/client focus and cost/time awareness
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and balance workload using both internal and external resources to complete scheduled activities as required.
- Commissioning, Service and qualification of machines in house and at customer sites.
- Installation of machines at customer sites.
- Support Company internally as well as with customers in process and service-related tasks to achieve quality.
- Execute machine build, alignment of machines, and service tasks as needed.
- Work in process development department to create new processes as needed to achieve new quality specs.
- Commissioning of hone and laser machines and meeting final acceptance at customer site
- Clear and concise service report writing and fact based reporting to the home office
- Ensure all work on customer site is carried out by customer, plant and internal guidelines
- Willingness to travel to domestic and international assignments - up to 50% of the time.
Pay: $38/hr. - $40/hr.
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.