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Overview

Our client, a leader in manufacturing and technical services, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Provide maintenance, repair, and installation assistance for CNC machine tools on location or via telephone.
  • Create and update technical documentation and generate reports related to service activities.
  • Assist and train Customer’s Service Engineers on new product lines and maintenance procedures.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and customer service relationships with clients.
  • Manage challenging customer situations professionally, respond promptly to needs, and solicit feedback for service improvement.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED; Associate Degree in a technical field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of CNC machine tools.
  • Experience working with DMG or MORI SEIKI machines, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, or Siemens controls is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service focus.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and PLC ladder diagrams.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness options.
  • Performance-based bonus package ranging from 3% to 8%.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Work in a dynamic, technology-driven setting with flexible remote options.
  • Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for Medical and Prescription Drug Plans, Health Savings Account, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Business Travel Insurance, Weekly Pay.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $46/hr, this posting sits about 86% above the $25/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $22–$31/hr middle band drawn from 70 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 93% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 322 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 185 different employers. 107 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,274 other active welding openings from 699 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

ManpowerGroup currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (22), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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