Options Installation Technician I

Okuma Corp.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Okuma America Corporation seeks an Options Installation Technician to install electrical and mechanical machine options and ensure customer requirements are met. You will interpret schematics, diagnose issues, and perform safety‑driven installations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include quality verification, use of cranes and forklifts, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to maintain timelines while supporting process improvements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience focusing on electrical assembly/installation or machine building.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints and technical docs.
• Willingness to operate hand tools, cranes, forklifts, and assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical and mechanical options on Okuma-built machines to meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support installation and assembly activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation-related issues involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software systems.
• Verify completed installations and perform quality checks to ensure proper functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Utilize hand tools, precision measuring equipment, cranes, forklifts, and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to identify solutions and maintain project timelines.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment while adhering to all company policies and safety practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and add value.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology / Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Mechanical blueprints

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Description

Options Installation Technician

At Okuma America Corporation, we are committed to delivering innovative CNC machine tool solutions that help our customers succeed. As an Options Installation Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring machines are configured to customer specifications by installing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical options. This position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading technology while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As an Options Installation Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring customer-ordered machine options are installed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Okuma quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Install electrical and mechanical options on Okuma-built machines to meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support installation and assembly activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation-related issues involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software systems.
• Verify completed installations and perform quality checks to ensure proper functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, cranes, forklifts, and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to identify solutions and maintain project timelines.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment while adhering to all company policies and safety practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and add value.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 5 years of manufacturing experience with a primary focus on electrical assembly, installation, or machine building

Technical Knowledge

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, cranes, forklifts, and other assembly equipment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to inspect work thoroughly, diagnose electrical or software-related issues, and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry.

Professional Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

The Okuma Difference

At Okuma, innovation is more than a goal. It is part of who we are. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of CNC machine tools, we invest in advanced technology, employee development, and strong customer relationships. Our team members enjoy a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional growth are encouraged.

When you join Okuma, you become part of an organization that values excellence, teamwork, integrity, and customer success. You'll have the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions, shape pricing strategy, and make a measurable impact on business growth and profitability.

Supporting Your Success

At Okuma, we invest in our employees' well‑being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes structured bonus opportunities, a pension plan, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, company‑paid disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness and gym reimbursement programs, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible scheduling options.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Okuma America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Qualifications

Communication

• 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
• Good Attitude, ability to work independently or with a team

Math & Reasoning

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• 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

Physical and Environmental Elements

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit continuously for approximately 1/4 of normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least 3/4 of the normal work shift
• Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 40 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, tools, a pallet jack, and a fork lift

Work Environment

• The majority of the position’s functions are performed in the Okuma warehouse/ showroom. The employee works in an open warehouse area where temperatures may be subject to outdoor conditions in terms of cold and heat. There is exposure to various tools and equipment as well as forklift operations and corresponding noise levels
• A small portion of the position’s functions may be performed in the office environment with standard equipment and moderate noise levels (examples: computers, printers, fax, copiers, light traffic, and phone)

Special Requirements

• Maintain annual OSHA safety certifications as required by job duties