Service Technician - Machine Tools
Full Time • KAAST Machine Tools Aldan, PA
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
KAAST Machine Tools is a machine tool and fabrication equipment manufacturer based in the greater Philadelphia area. We offer one of the most extensive new metalworking machinery lineups in North America and are one of the fastest-growing machine tool manufacturers in the nation. Our products include CNC and conventional chip-making equipment (mills, lathes, saws, grinders) as well as a complete line of fabricating equipment (press brakes, shears, angle and plate rolls, plasma, and waterjet systems).
We are seeking a hands-on Machine Tool Service Technician (shop and field) to join our Philadelphia team. This role involves maintaining, machine troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of machine tools to ensure optimal performance and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience with mechanical and electrical systems, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Prepare machines for shipment to end users.
- Uncrate new machine tools, power up, perform full testing, and issue written inspection reports.
- Perform customer demonstrations and operator walkthroughs.
- Provide customer technical support by phone and on-site service to mechanical troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve machine issues.
- Accurately document service activities, repairs, and maintenance procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
- Industrial machine installation and repair experience.
- Hands-on experience with machine tools (Lathes, Milling Machines, Saws, Grinders, Sheet Metal Machinery, etc.)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and industrial electrical (3-phase) knowledge.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to assist customers over the phone.
- Additional skills with blueprint reading, schematic interpretation, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, PLC interface monitoring and servo drives is a plus
This role is primarily based in our warehouse and showroom, with occasional travel for installations, major trade shows (IMTS, FABTECH), and large machine deliveries. Travel typically accounts for less than 50% 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.
Pay: $20-$50/hour. We are seeking both entry-level and experienced Service Technicians. Compensation will be based on experience and aligned with the level of the position.
Job Type: In Person, Full-time
Experience
- Technician: 1-3 Years (Required)
- Electrical: 1 year (Required)
- Capital Equipment / Machine Tools: 1 year (Preferred)
Compensation: $20.00 - $50.00 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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