Field Service Apprentice

OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Okuma Service Apprentice Program is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have the desire to gain skills and knowledge needed to move into a Field Service role. Participants will gain technical knowledge and practical application skills in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. This will be achieved through attending courses and participating in defined hands-on experience within various departments within Okuma America Corporation. Throughout the program, participants will have their knowledge tested through handwritten and practical application testing to ensure all subject areas meet defined program standards. Successful completion of the program will result in individuals graduating with 480 hours of classroom training, provided by Okuma America Corporation, and a job role title of Field Service Technician I. The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Machine Tool Technology, or Trade Schooling (or equivalent)
Solid foundation in machining and process determination
Understanding of tooling specifics, cutting practices, raw material familiarity, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
Exceptional ability to multitask and manage a range of responsibilities and competing priorities while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines
Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot with other trade teams, distributors, foreign nationals, and coworkers
Commitment to travel to scheduled locations
Basic mechanical/electrical skills
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics a plus
Basic use of hand tools and variety of electrical and mechanical devices, such as precision measuring equipment, multimeters, oscilloscope, cranes, forklifts, etc.
Use of basic PC tools
Strong troubleshooting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional listening skills
Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment
Exceptional ability to ask necessary questions
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Strong math skills
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least 3/4 of the normal work shift, and sit continuously for 1/4 of the normal work shift
Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 70 pounds
Ability to stoop, crouch and reach
Ability to talk or hear continuously
Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less)
Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift including operating a phone, computer/ electronic equipment, electronic tools, pallet jack, and forklift
Maintain annual OSHA safety certifications as required by job duties
Driving record that is insurable
Must live within a reasonable commutable distance to Okuma corporate headquarters