Field Service Technician

AMF Bakery Systems Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMF Bakery Systems Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Field Technician – Installation to perform mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning of AMF equipment at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of field service in food/bakery, five years in electrical/mechanical experience, and willingness to travel up to 75% in North America and internationally. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers, provide basic training to customers, and contribute

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of field service experience in the food/bakery or packaging industry.
• Five (5) years of electrical and mechanical experience in a high-speed bakery or other automated process equipment environment.
• 75% travel required in North America and international.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk Optix.
• Preferred: Siemens TIA Portal for S7 PLCs.
• Programming capabilities and ability to troubleshoot PLCs and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning of AMF equipment at customer sites.
• Conduct inspections, repairs and maintenance of existing equipment.
• Prepare and execute installation work with pre-/post-installation meetings and reporting.
• Submit time and expense reports using assigned systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and installation leads for clear communication.
• Provide basic training to customer personnel on operation and maintenance of AMF equipment.
• Support 1st Line Support Engineer to resolve customer issues as needed.
• Advise customers on parts, upgrades, service offerings and contacts.

Skills

Field service

Electrical & Mechanical

Programming capability

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Optix

TIA Portal

Job description

About AMF

WE RISE TOGETHER!

At AMF, we are dedicated to working alongside our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities.

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment. We provide complete automated bakery solutions for numerous categories, including Soft Bread and roll, Artisan Bread and roll, Cake and Pie, Pizza and Flatbread and Pastry and Croissant. AMF is part of the Markel Food Groups, the leading equipment supplier to food manufactures around the world.

Our culture and shared values are spelled out in "The Markel Style" as we encourage and recognize teammates that bring these values to life each day. With the style as our guide, our teams pursue excellence while keeping a sense of humor. Seeking to know our customers' needs, we aim to build financial value for our shareholders while sharing success with others and winning together. We are inspired to work hard and encouraged to challenge management to find better ways of doing things. At AMF, we believe in fostering the professional development and personal potential of our diverse workforce.

If you're searching for the next company to call home, AMF Bakery Systems provides a teammate-centered culture with exciting career growth opportunities. We strive to build extraordinary teams by seeking out a wide range of talent, experiences, and diverse backgrounds. Diversity of thought and the collaboration of various life experiences are what drive growth and innovation at AMF.

Job Summary:

The Field Technician – Installation is a key teammate responsible for mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning of AMF equipment at the customer site. In addition, this individual may be called upon to perform inspections, repairs and maintenance of existing equipment after equipment has already been installed

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years of experience in the commercial baking industry working on dough processing, proofers / oven, conveyors, and packaging.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Mechanical and Electrical installation and commissioning of AMF equipment
• Conduct inspections, repairs and maintenance of existing equipment
• Participate in the preparation/execution of the installation work, participation includes pre-installation daily meetings as well as post-installation meetings, and feedback to internal staff through visit/inspection reporting
• Provide action points on project action lists for feedback using assigned tools & templates
• Submit time and expense reports by means of assigned systems
• Interact with project managers, engineers and installation leads in anticipation and in preparation of work, during work and post work to ensure clear and accurate communication and continuous improvement (written if required)
• Provide basic training to customer personnel on the basic maintenance and operation of AMF equipment
• Provide constructive feedback to project team for resolving technical issues, quality issues or in general with ideas for improvement
• Support 1st Line Support Engineer to resolve customer issues over the phone/in person as needed
• Advise customers on parts, upgrades, service as needed and introduce the customer to the Customer Care additional offerings and contacts

Essential Requirements

• Three (3) years of field service experience in the food/bakery or packaging industry
• Five (5) years of electrical and mechanical experience in a high-speed bakery or other automated process equipment environment
• 75% travel required in North America and international
• Operating understanding of various types of Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, Conveyors, PLC's, OIT's, etc
• Required: Proficiency with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk Optix
• Preferred: Experience with legacy Allen-Bradley platforms, including SLC 500 controllers, RSLogix 500, and PanelBuilder, is a plus. Experience with Siemens TIA Portal for S7 PLCs is also a plus
• Programming capabilities are required, ability to understand the programmable logic control process and make changes as directedProficiency and troubleshooting ability in power transmission parts (bearings, motors, reducers, belts, pulleys), pneumatics (air cylinders, valves), hydraulics, and electrical circuits
• Basic machine shop and fabricating skills to make modifications to parts in the field, cut & drill various materials, dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical devices
• Proper written and verbal communication skills required to interact professionally with teammates and customers

Working Conditions

• Extensive travel every week
• In general, trips will average 5 to 6 days however some installations may require technicians to be away for 2 to 3 weeks at a time
• Every effort is made to allow technicians to come home for a short break if installations go beyond 2 weeks. Distance and practicality of travel may impact this joint decision.
• Typical days at customer sites will last from 8 to 12 hours with occasional 24-hour day/ night shift patterns
• Commercial Wholesale bakeries can be loud, hot, and stressful at times
• The role requires significant physical activity, including bending, crawling, and moving as required to install and maintain equipment
• Technicians are required to supply and maintain their own personal tools, tool bag and diagnostic equipment