Electrical Technical Specialist

AMF Bakery • Elk Grove Village, IL

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About The Position

As the leading bakery equipment supplier, we are growing and need talented teammates like you to help us continue this journey. AMF Bakery is looking to hire an Electrical Technical Specialist to complete the execution of final machinery checkout. With coordination support from Assembly and Engineering, the ETS will complete machinery installations at customer locations, as well as provide support for Assembly teammates at our manufacturing centers. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to work independently but also be a great team player and have strong communication skills. The candidate should have a customer-centric approach with a focus on quality workmanship. Our ETS teammates are the face of our company and play a role that is crucial to the success of our business. By joining our team, you will be given the ability to impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth as we are seeking candidates who want to learn and build a long-lasting career within AMF!

Requirements

• 2-year Technical Degree and/or Electrical/Mechanical certification
• 5 years of Electrical Experience
• Ability to comprehend and execute verbal, written and drawn instructions (Engineering control drawings and/or schematics)
• Comfortable working with variety of hand, electrical and pneumatic tools with the ability to select which is most optimal
• Sound troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities
• Can work and communicate effectively with multiple levels of both AMF and customers' organization
• Can quickly learn and adjust to customers polices (Safety, health, or any other policies)
• A professional demeanor with the ability to play the required role in a customer setting (leader, follow or assist)
• Must have own basic tools. The list of teammate-provided tools includes but is not limited to box/open end/socket wrench sets, Allen wrench sets, screwdriver set, tap handles, pliers, combination square, 9" level, and tape measure. English and metric tool sets/ lockable toolbox are recommended
• 30% Travel to complete onsite installations

Nice To Haves

• Field service experience
• A solid electrical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge of NEC code and wiring techniques
• Knowledge of various types of variable speed drives, sensors, conveyors, PLC and human interfaces (incl. Rockwell and AB
• Basic machine shop and fabricating skills (incl. cutting and drilling of various materials, dismantle, repair and re-assembly)
• PLC programming capabilities: Ability to understand existing programs, make required changes and troubleshoot in real time
• Understanding of power transmission parts (bearings, motors, reducers, belts, pulleys), pneumatics (air cylinders, valves), hydraulics and electrical circuits and how they work together.

Responsibilities

• Repair parts in the field, and document via report any areas of improvement
• Lead efforts to provide feedback to the appropriate parties to either reduce cost or improve equipment functionality or ease of installation
• Lead teams to solve problems in real time to meet shipment and installation timeline targets
• Demonstrate the professional demeanor while representing AMF internally and externally
• Support local assembly by performing builds as required
• Lead the electrical, mechanical, and controls checkout and quality assurance stages of machinery through shipment
• Oversee the installation of machinery in the field, including machinery erection, placement, connection, and onsite check out and power-up
• Provide Field Service support needed (non-install)

Benefits

• AMF Bakery Systems offers competitive compensation, benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth throughout our organization globally and within the Markel Food Group
• Quarterly bonuses
• 401k and profit sharing
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days of vacation
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Tuition debt repayment program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree