FATA Automation, Inc., a leading manufacturer in automotive conveyor systems, seeks to fill an Accounts Payable position on our team.  We are seeking candidates who are energetic, detail oriented, dependable & professional with excellent communication and computer skills.

Job Duties 

• Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.
• Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Processing due invoices for payments and coding.
• Obtaining appropriate approvals.
• Matching shippers.
• Vendor resolution.
• Maintaining filing & files for accounts.

Desired Skills & Experience 

• 5 Years of experience in a computerized A/P work environment
• Experience in the material handling industry or a construction-based industry.
• Familiarity with accounting software and proficiency in data entry.
• Experience with Infor SyteLine ERP desired, but not required.
• Comfortable with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Education

• College degree preferred.

Schedule

• This position has core office hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm with some flexibility on start and end times.

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Direct Supervisor: Director of Projects

FATA Automation, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee conveyor projects.  It is a full-time position with an anticipated 10 – 20% travel requirement.  This is a salary position.

Job Duties

• Oversee multiple conveyor projects (mostly Automotive industry).
• Generate and track Change Order Requests for added scope on projects
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft project
• Develop and maintain project Schedule of Values.  Obtain Owner approval for monthly billings and ensure FATA Accounts payable has proper data to submit an invoice.
• Generate and maintain Open Issues lists on a weekly basis and publish to Customer / FATA internal project teams.
• Generate Requests for Quote for major installation subcontractors, obtain and validate their pricing, and issue purchase requisitions to FATA Purchasing.
• Oversee FATA Site Managers during installation phase of the project.  Travel to jobsite as necessary to accomplish this.

Desired Skills/Experience

• A minimum 5 years Project Management experience in the Conveyor industry
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields
• Solid communication skills.

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Direct Supervisor:  Electrical Engineering Manager

Required Skills 

• Thorough understanding of 24v DC, 120v AC, 240v AC, and 480v AC electrical circuits, in both single and three phase.
• Thorough understanding of VFD motor controls.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage time and priorities.
• Ability to be a great team player who works well with our customers, company management and the project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel within North America including Mexico up to 25% of the time

Job Duties

• Lead a team of electrical engineers designing all types of conveyor components and systems
• Interface with project engineering/management to verify equipment requirements
• Liaising with electrical and software engineers and vendors in product development
• Attending design reviews, and customer job-site meetings, when required
• Travel to customer meetings, manufacturing vendors or job sites.
• Provide technical support to project managers, equipment assemblers and site supervisors
• CAD Design, development and engineering from a conceptual idea.
• Perform duties of the mechanical engineer or designer when requested

Experience

• Conveyor Systems for the Automotive Manufacturing
• Familiar with GM, Ford, and FCA Electrical Controls Standards
• 4 Year Engineering Degree
• Minimum of three years experience designing PLC Systems

Preferred Experience With

• ePlan
• Allen Bradley Controls
• Control RS Logix 5000
• ArmorStart Motor Controllers
• Powerflex Drives
• DeviceNet and Ethernet communications
• PLC programming
• Control Logix and Guard Logix programming
• Panelview programming

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Direct Supervisor:  Mechanical Engineering Manager

Required Skills

• Experience in detailed system and component mechanical design (conveyor experience preferred)
• Proficient 2-D AutoCAD experience is required
• SolidWorks or Inventor 3-D design experience preferred (FEA is a plus).
• The ability to quickly concept cost effective solutions to a customer’s requirements/changes
• Ability to perform design calculations (i.e. drive sizing, machine elements, structural elements, etc.)
• Preparing Excel spreadsheets – capable of writing formulas
• Must be well organized and have a keen sense of urgency
• Able to prioritize several concurrent projects in order to meet schedule milestones
• Generate engineering release requisitions
• Documentation control
• Field engineering
• Drawing checking
• Candidate will be a great team player who works well with our customers, company management and the project team

Job Duties

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers designing all types of conveyor components and systems
• Interface with project engineering/management to verify equipment requirements
• Liaising with electrical and software engineers and vendors in product development
• Attending design reviews, and customer job-site meetings, when required
• Travel to customer meetings, manufacturing vendors or job sites.
• Provide technical support to project managers, equipment assemblers and site supervisors
• CAD Design, development and engineering from a conceptual idea.
• Perform duties of the mechanical engineer or designer when requested

Experience

• Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years Engineering Experience designing and implementing in the conveyor / automated material handling system
• Knowledge of structural steel elements, material handling and production systems
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Send your resume to [email protected]