Field Service Technician Turret Punch Press - Kansas City, KS

Since its inception, AMADA AMERICA, INC. has provided American industry with a steady stream of innovative, productivity enhancing sheet metal machines. Markets served include: Aerospace, Air Conditioning, Appliance, Computers, Electronics, Farm Equipment, Gaming Industry, Medical Equipment, Metal Office Equipment, Restaurant Equipment, Telecommunications, and Transportation. AMADA AMERICA, INC. was established in Seattle, Washington in 1971 and has been located in California since 1973. AMADA AMERICA headquarters are located in Buena Park, California and has a strong presence throughout the United States. 

POSITION SUMMARY
To support customers with (but not limited to) Amada Press Brakes. This includes installation, service, operational training, networking, programming training, software training, application training, and bending automation training. The duties are not exclusive of performing the same functions for Punch Press, Shears and other general fabricating machines, including automated material loading/unloading machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Proficient in trouble shooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, control systems as well as networks.
• Able to precisely follow layout drawings and blue prints used in the installation of equipment.
• Complete status (service) reports on a daily basis and expense reports on a weekly basis.
• The ability to communicate in the English language.
• Excellent customer relations and follow through.
• Managing the total equipment installation process at Customer site entailing use of hand tools, climbing, bending, stooping.
• Operation, applications, software, and part programming capabilities, and customer training of such.
• Use of Amada applications software used in line control and part programming.
• Regular travel within assigned territories.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• The ability to communicate in the Spanish (Mexican) language.

KNOWLEDGE:
A 4 yr degree in Electronics or a minimum of a 2 yr degree with related work experience preferred.

SKILLS:
• Ability to analyze and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, optical and electrical systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, Volt/Ohm meter and Oscilloscope.
• Working knowledge of computers and Windows OS.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Being accountable and responsible to service and support a customer through all aspects of the customer’s ownership of the machine.

TRAVEL:
Routine travel within assigned territories with occasional over night stays.

BENEFITS

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Pharmacy
• Dental 
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 12 Paid Holidays
• $150 Car Allowance

WORKING CONDITIONS:
LIFTING: Average Weight: 50 lb. Frequency: Daily