We are seeking a Field/Machine Technician to support sales, maintenance, installation, and modification of industrial paint application systems and related equipment. The position is based in Georgetown, Kentucky, with travel to customer locations and project sites in the United States and internationally, including Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
Position Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Willingness to travel approximately 40% or more.
- Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varying schedules as required.
- Willingness to learn specialized technologies through in-house training.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vendor and Customer Management
- Coordinate customer meetings and on-site inspections involving painting booths, ovens, conveyor systems, pretreatment systems, and electrocoating (E-Coat) systems.
- Confirm customer requirements and coordinate technical details with the engineering team in Japan.
- Prepare customer proposals, specifications, and technical reports.
- Communicate with customers primarily in English.
2. Cost Estimation and Quotation
- Request quotations for equipment designs and parts from overseas suppliers.
- Obtain quotations from local vendors and subcontractors for parts, construction, and installation services.
- Prepare and submit quotations to customers.
- Assist with cost estimation and project cost control.
3. Equipment Confirmation and Shipping
- Confirm equipment specifications and requirements with customers.
- Coordinate equipment shipping arrangements, production schedules, and associated costs.
- Prepare installation and modification instructions for subcontractors.
- Develop project schedules and coordinate on-site construction and installation activities.
- Coordinate work between Japanese supervisors and local staff or contractors.
4. Project Management
- Oversee equipment installation and construction projects at customer facilities.
- Coordinate meetings between customers and contractors to communicate project progress, address concerns, and resolve issues.
- Monitor project schedules and installation activities.
- Prepare project completion reports.
5. Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to understand and work with:
- Psychrometric charts involving temperature and humidity.
- Pressure loss calculations in ducts and piping systems.
- Heat sources and related applications.
- Basic sheet metal fabrication.
- Material selection and processing methods, including bending and cutting.
- Welding methods.
- Ability to understand equipment selection criteria based on engineering design requirements, including pumps, fans, valves, and filters.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Participate in training to develop knowledge of specialized industrial equipment and technologies.