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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (Include, but are not limited to):

• 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

What Do You Need to Succeed (Included, but not limited to):

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Typical manufacturing facility conditions (Indoors ~95% / Outdoors ~5%)
• Facility is heated in winter, but not air-conditioned in summer
• Employee must be able to stand on concrete floors for a minimum of eight hours. Kneeling, squatting, bending over, and standing for long periods of time may be required to perform assigned tasks.
• Can occasionally be loud, especially in local areas where grinding or machine testing is taking place. Ear plugs are provided for work performed where noise is a factor.
• Employee must be able to work with both live wire (up to 575V) and dead wire conditions. Live wire conditions generally make up less than 20% of the normal working environment.

Other:

• 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.

AMF Bakery Systems offers best-in-class system solutions for industrial bakeries across the globe. Our Richmond location in Virginia provides a dynamic work environment and a chance to join our team as a Production Planner for the Flex Product Group.

The Production Planner is responsible for the early-stage inputs which ensure the Production Schedule can be executed with maximum efficiency.  The Planner will conduct order scheduling meetings, create Production BOMs, monitor order health, and maintain the Production Schedule.  This individual will work collaboratively with the supply chain and purchasing teams to identify risks, escalate issues, recommend countermeasures, and continually improve and document processes.  This individual will be a key participant in the success of the assembly operation, machine on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead “Order Release Meetings”, determine milestone dates for projects, and guide insource/outsourcing decisions.
• Upon Engineering BOM release, create “Production BOM” and ensure proper setup in line with Assembly schedule, labor, and floor availability.
• Open, manage, and update Work Orders in ERP as needed.
• Manage long-term assembly schedule, capacity view, and highlight risks.
• Monitor project order health and hygiene.  Seek out errors or set-up issues that may prevent ordering or processing.  Work with appropriate teams to address this.
• Monitor machine part’s projected delivery dates and raise issues for corrective action.
• Support daily GEMBA walk with identification of key issues for teammates and report on results.
• Support troubleshooting and research on specific “stuck” orders by partnering with different departments and teammates.
• Support a culture of safety and maintain a zero-accident environment. Ensure a safe and suitable work environment for self, teammates, and customers.

Required Knowledge/Skills & Experience:

• Superior knowledge and aptitude with ERP systems required; Microsoft Dynamics D365 expertise a plus.
• Min. of 2 years experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Basic mechanical and electrical parts knowledge or aptitude is a plus.
• Superior Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and influence people from different departments and functions.
• Proven ability to lead problem-solving efforts, identify root causes, and recommend workable solutions.
• Experience identifying and documenting problems and solutions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to handle detailed, complex work with competing priorities.
• Motivated, focused, friendly, patient, organized, and proactive individual who can work with minimal direction.

Working Conditions:

This position is typically moving between an office environment and the manufacturing and warehouse floor. There will be occasional physical effort and risk associated with working in the warehouse.

Competencies:

Customer Focus- Ensures that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; develops and implements service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.

Results Focused – Can be counted on to meet or exceed goals; consistently delivers top performance; very bottom-line oriented and strategically focused; motivates self and others to achieve results. Delivers error-free work and does so with a high level of integrity.

Relationship Building/Communication Skills – Demonstrates exceptional verbal skills in interpersonal interactions and instructional delivery so that the intended purpose is achieved. Prepares written material that is appropriate for the audience and accomplishes the intended purpose. Builds effective relationships of trust and credibility with internal and external customers that lead to buy-in and sponsorship within their businesses.

Problem-solving– Asks good questions and probes all sources for answers; sees underlying or hidden patterns; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. Uses rigorous logic and methods to analyze and understand why problems occur; generates and implements creative, cost-effective and realistic solutions.

Leads with Values Drives to win in a way that demonstrates values: Respect for the individual, integrity, trust, credibility, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, paid time off, and other ancillary benefits as well as a robust 401k Profit Sharing plan!