Electrical Assembly Technician

AMF Bakery•Elk Grove Village, IL

60d•Onsite

About The Position

At AMF Bakery Systems, we partner with our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, customers, and communities. AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment, providing complete automated solutions across multiple product categories, including Soft Bread & Rolls, Artisan Bread, Cake & Pie, Pizza & Flatbread, and Pastry & Croissant. AMF is part of the Markel Food Group, a global leader in food manufacturing equipment. Our culture is guided by The Markel Style, which emphasizes teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and shared success. We value diverse perspectives, collaboration, and professional growth, and we encourage teammates to challenge ideas and help us find better ways to work. If you're looking for a company to grow with, AMF Bakery Systems offers a teammate-centered culture and exciting career opportunities worldwide. AMF Bakery Systems is seeking a motivated and self-driven Electrical Assembly Technician (EAT). This role is responsible for building control panels, junction boxes, and wiring machines within the Assembly operation. The technician must be able to work with or without drawings and schematics and may occasionally perform minor mechanical rework to complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

Trade school education with an electrical focus preferred
Relevant electrical assembly experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and written instructions
Strong electrical aptitude, including proper use of NEC code and wiring techniques
Proficiency with hand, electrical, and pneumatic tools, and knowledge of proper tool selection
Must provide own basic tools, including: Box/open-end/socket wrench sets, Allen wrench set, Screwdriver set, Tap handles, Pliers, Combination square, 9" level, Wire strippers and side cutters, Tape measure
Required PPE: safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes
Required attire: long pants and sleeved shirt (short sleeves acceptable)
Ability to stand on concrete floors for at least eight hours and perform physical tasks such as kneeling, squatting, bending, and lifting
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues
Ability to safely operate a fork truck

Nice To Haves

English and metric tools recommended
Lockable toolbox recommended

Responsibilities

Interpret and follow verbal, written, and drawn instructions
Assemble electrical components onto back panels and equipment
Wire components according to specifications and standards
Maintain a clean, safe, and functional work area
Complete tasks within established timeframes while meeting quality and safety requirements (including lockout/tagout procedures)
Report assembly progress and recommend countermeasures to maintain or recover schedules
Identify and suggest productivity and quality improvements to supervisors and engineers