Mechanical Assembly Technician

AMF Bakery • Elk Grove Village, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AMF Bakery Systems is looking for a motivated and self-driven Mechanical Assembly Technician (MAT). MATs are responsible for the mechanical assembly of AMF machinery, assemblies, and equipment. MATs must be able to work with or without the aid of drawings and/or schematics. Fabrication and occasional rework of parts (cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, welding, etc.) will be required to complete assemblies.

Requirements

• Trade school
• Relevant mechanical assembly experience
• Ability to comprehend and execute verbal, written, and drawn instructions (incl. 2D and 3D engineering drawings and/or schematics)
• A solid mechanical aptitude that enables the use of sound judgment in the proper use of fasteners and assembly steps
• Ability to weld a plus
• Comfortable working with a wide variety of hand, electrical, and pneumatic tools and understanding of which tools are best to use in a given situation
• Ability to assess a problematic situation, diagnose a potential issue and repair the problem
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate a fork truck
• Ability to weld preferred but not required
• Must have own basic tools. A list of teammate-provided tools includes box/open end/socket wrench sets, Allen wrench set, screwdriver set, tap handles, pliers, combination square, 9" level, and tape measure. English and metric tool sets are recommended. A lockable toolbox is also recommended
• Safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes are required
• Long pants and a sleeved shirt (short sleeves at a minimum) are required

Nice To Haves

• Ability to weld

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow verbal, written, and drawn instructions
• Assemble parts using a wide variety of fasteners and joining techniques
• Maintain work area cleanliness, functionality, and safe conditions
• Perform all assigned tasks in a limited amount of time, within acceptable quality limits, and while following safe work practices
• Report out on assembly progress and suggest countermeasures to maintain or recover schedules
• Identify and suggest productivity and/or quality improvements to Supervisors and/or Engineers

Benefits

• AMF Bakery Systems offers a competitive compensation, benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth throughout our organization globally and within the Markel Food Group

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed