Controls Assembly Technician

About the role

AMF Bakery Systems, the world’s largest manufacturer of high‑speed bakery equipment, partners with customers to produce better food for families while creating better lives for teammates, customers, and communities. As part of the Markel Food Group, AMF emphasizes teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and shared success. The company offers a teammate‑centered culture and opportunities for professional growth worldwide.

The Control Assembly Technician 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.

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.
• Drill and fabricate metal as needed.

Requirements

• Trade‑school education with an electrical/control wiring 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; 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
  • Standard and metric tools (recommended)
  • Lockable toolbox (recommended)
• Required PPE: safety glasses and steel‑toed safety shoes.
• Required attire: long pants and sleeved shirt (short sleeves acceptable).
• Physical ability to stand on concrete floors for at least eight hours and perform tasks such as kneeling, squatting, bending, and lifting up to 50 lb.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
• Ability to safely operate a fork truck.

Working Environment

Manufacturing facility environment (approximately 95 % indoors / 5 % outdoors). Heated facility in winter; not air‑conditioned in summer. Occasionally loud environment; hearing protection provided and required where posted.

Benefits

AMF Bakery Systems offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for career growth within AMF and the global Markel Food Group.