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Form of workOverview:
Okuma Australia and New Zealand is a valuable and successful member of the Okuma Worldwide Network, specialising in the distribution, installation and commissioning, after-sales training, spare parts and field service of high-quality Okuma CNC Machine tools, Fanuc Robocut EDMW machines, and a range of allied industry-leading accessory items including automation systems and robotics.
With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland & Christchurch, Okuma CNC machine tools are well known and enjoy a significant leading market position.
The opportunity
A rare career opportunity exists for a qualified and energetic FieldApplications Engineerto join our successful team in South Australia.
Our Applications Engineering group assist the sales and after sales service process by managing and/or assisting with all new CNC machine installations, assembly, start up, test run, full commission and customer training as agreed with the customer in the sales process.
The role will be to join the After Sales Service team to undertake all aspects of machine programming, customer training and customer advice. Reasonable travel can be expected.
The Field Applications Engineer role will encompass training for all new machine installations, for chargeable field training and to undertake training of other Okuma engineers in Australia or overseas.
This position would suit someone who is already working with CNC Machine Tools and has ambitions to expand their experience and career.
Why join us?
- Competitive remuneration package based on experience
- Company vehicle
- Communications equipment
- Accident/Illness Insurance
General Requirements
- Unrestricted Australian working rights
- Machinery and industrial safety aware
- Valid COVID-19 vaccination status
- Valid drivers licence
- Ability to pass a medical screening prior to employment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- High-level fault-finding skills
- Strong computer/technology experience
- Ability to travel both locally and overseas
- Experience working effectively with like-minded service engineers
Specifically for the Applications Engineer role
- Formal trade fitter/mechanic or tertiary qualification.
- Turning and machining experience in most commonly used materials including Titanium, Aluminium, Stainless and carbon steels, brass, hard alloys, composites, cast and forged materials.
- Demonstrable CNC Machine tool (Lathes and Machining Centres as a minimum) advanced programming skills. (Okuma OSP and Fanuc preferred)
- Machinery and industrial safety aware
Responsibilities
- Deliver continuous professional customer service
- Customer training (in-field and/or via webcam)
- Machine installation assistance
- Customer and colleague support
