Field Machine Technician - Georgetown, KY

Essential Duties

• Project & Site Management: Oversee equipment installation and construction projects at end-user facilities, including managing subcontractors and on-site schedules.
• Technical Coordination: Coordinate technical requirements between the Japanese parent company and local staff or contractors to ensure specifications are met.
• Vendor & Customer Management: Conduct on-site inspections of painting booths, ovens, and conveyor systems while maintaining professional communication regarding project status.
• Cost Estimation: Request and submit quotes from local vendors and the parent company for design, parts, and installation work.
• Logistics & Documentation: Create work completion reports, installation instructions, and specification reports while managing shipping arrangements and cost control.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Understand design technologies such as psychrometric charts, pressure loss in piping/ducts, and heat sources to ensure equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience: Practical experience with manufacturing machines, conveyors, or robots and a strong understanding of production safety (2-3 years of experience required)
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of sheet metal, welding methods, and material selection.
• Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Education/Training: Ability to select equipment (pumps, fans, valves) based on design conditions and openness to in-house technology training.
• Language: Strong English skills; Japanese language skills are considered a plus.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position would be between the 60k-70k mark with amazing benefits.