MACHINIST / CHARLESTON, SC

This position operates machine tools to fabricate and manufacture machine parts, with the ability to machine inside and outside threads regularly, and able to machine new part per samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Reads and interprets schematics to ensure proper dimensions and specifications for parts.

•  Operates fabrication machinery to machine parts used for customer need and/or hydraulic component repair.

•  Selects the appropriate cutting tools, attachments, and materials to be used on machines.

•  Maintains cleanliness and safety of work area.

•  Maintains machinery (lathes, milling machine, etc.) for any needed repairs.

•  Complies with applicable safety standards and regulations.

•  Assists as needed with cylinder repairs.

•  Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities Required:

•  Ability to read schematics and plans.

•  Must be able to follow instructions.

•  Ability to operate various types of machine tools.

•  Ability to weld.

•  Excellent mechanical skills.

•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


Physical Requirement:

 •  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.


Education and Experience Required:

•  High School diploma or equivalent required.

•  Vocational/technical school training strongly preferred.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

INSIDE SALES - CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / CHESTERFIELD, VA 

This position provides customer service and support with distribution of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical and Instrumentation Industrial components by order entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Interact with customers via telephone and email to provide support and information on products, services and order status.

•  Handle requests for price quotes, credit applications, purchase orders, order adjustments and order cancellations.

•  Place timely orders with vendors by computer, phone, email or fax.

•  Remain current with discount structure and AFP products.

•  Maintain current customer accounts, build relationships.

•  Work closely with inside sales and sales reps in team environment.

•  Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities Required:

•  Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

•  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

•  Knowledge of industrial automation preferred.

•  Proficient computer skills.


Physical Requirement:

•  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on computer, phone.


Education and Experience Required:

•  High School diploma or equivalent required.

•  Customer Service experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


 
OUTSIDE SALES / SAVANNAH, GA  AND CHARLOTTE, NC

These positions are available in the Savannah, GA and Charlotte, NC areas.  This position is responsible for supporting the company's sales goals through professional sales techniques and good customer service, meeting sales growth goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Develops maximum sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of  AFP products and services.

•  Builds and maintains positive relations with existing accounts, and increases account base and volume of sales on a consistent basis.

•  Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including company leads, networking and cold calls, following up on leads promptly.

•  Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs.

•  Stays current in market conditions regarding products, product updates, service offerings and new technologies.

•  Creates customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements efficiently.

•  Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities Required:

•  Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

•  Valid Driver's License - must meet insurance underwriting requirements.


Physical Requirements:

•  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

•  Travel to meet with clients.


Education and Experience Required:

•  High School diploma or equivalent

•  Prior sales experience a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

AUTOMATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Join the Automation Sales team at AFP Industries, one of the fastest growing Motion Control and Automation distributors in Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. We currently have several Automation Account Manager Opportunities in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We are specifically looking for a growth driven self-motivated individual with sales experience in electrical automation, pneumatics, and motion control. 

AFP specializes in selling motion control using Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electric products. You will work with a team of manufacturing partners, Customer Service Representatives and Applications Engineers to offer solutions for our customer applications using Electrical and Pneumatics Automatic products. 


 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the company's automation sales goals through professional sales techniques and good customer service, meeting sales growth goals.
 
• Develops maximum automation sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of AFP automation products and services.
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• Builds and maintains positive relations with existing accounts, and increases account base and volume of automation sales on a consistent basis.
 
• Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including company leads, networking and cold calls, following up on leads promptly.
 
• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs. 

• Stays current in market conditions regarding products, product updates, service offerings and new technologies.
 
• Creates customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements efficiently. 

• Works with vendor representatives and AFP sales and technical teams to solve customer applications.
 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 


 The ideal candidate may have:

• Associates degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, or equivalent experience.  Bachelors in Mechatronics or Industrial Automation preferred. 

• Prior sales experience a plus. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled