Maintenance Mechanic - 2:00pm-10:30pm shift

Alpha Baking Co.; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid sick time from day one

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co. in Wyoming, MI is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to manage preventive maintenance tasks and respond to equipment failures. This role entails troubleshooting a range of machinery issues while adhering to food safety standards.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and be effective in both team and independent settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with conveyors, motors, and blueprints is required.
• Ability to work in high ambient temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Train production employees and assist other departments.

Skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grand Rapids GRRW
1661 28th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519, USA

This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance for all manufacturing operations. In addition, it provides assistance or takes on sole responsibility of machine troubleshooting and repairing problems. This position is to repair, service, and maintain the plant and plant equipment. It also ensures food safety, HACCP, SQF, and GMP program compliance.

Shift

2nd shift - Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm, alternating Saturdays

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package, including medical/dental/vision, company provided life insurance, short term disability insurance
• Earning paid sick time from first day of employment
• 401k with company match after 60 days

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and failures on the plant floor.
• Troubleshoot and correct equipment.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment in a thorough and safe manner.
• Exhibit good communication skills.
• Work in team environment or independently.
• Train production employees as well as other mechanics and be willing to be trained by other mechanics.
• Follow all plant and corporate safety and food safety policies and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Availability to work weekends or overtime with short notice, potentially on a daily basis.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Participate in plant audit and inspection preparation.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to stand for majority of shift.
• Be able to read and write English.
• Be able to read and understand formulas and other instructions.
• Be able to work in high ambient temperatures.
• Be able to perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, climbing of machinery/ladders, and/or tooling.

Qualifications Required

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum two (2) years experience in manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, and reading schematics/blueprints.

About Us

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status. Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer.