Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Alpha Baking Co.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a three-shift manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and repair to keep production at peak efficiency.

You will perform electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic tasks, read schematics, and train other mechanics. Weekend/overtime availability may be required daily.

Qualifications

• Two years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read schematics/blueprints.
• Knowledge of conveyors, motors/gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic work.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.
• Train production staff and fellow mechanics.
• Work weekends/overtime on short notice as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Cutting

Fabricating

Drilling/Milling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• This position primarily is responsible for performing preventive maintenance for a three-shift manufacturing operation. In addition, this role provides assistance or takes on sole responsibility of machine troubleshooting and repairing problems.
• Performs repairs, services and maintains the plant and plant equipment. Ensures that production runs at a maximum efficiency while reducing costs.
• This is a plant level maintenance position

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and correct equipment.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment in a thorough and safe manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management
• Train production employees as well as other mechanics and be willing to be trained by other mechanics.
• Work weekends or overtime with short notice on a daily basis if needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Pushing, pulling, bending
• Able to work on feet for the entire shift.
• Perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pulling, climbing of machinery and/or tooling.
• Work in high ambient temperatures.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills:

• Electrical - troubleshooting knowledge of 3 phase 480VAC, control circuits of 110VAC and 24DC, AB PLCs
• Welding – able to weld with TIG and stick
• Cutting - torch, band saw, grinder, plasma cutter.
• Fabricating – able to fabricate simple guards, covers, catch pans, etc.
• Drilling/ Milling – knowledge of use: power drills, dill press, mill and lathe machines

Experience (Years/Type):

• Preferred minimumtwo yearsof experience in a manufacturing setting Must have general knowledge of maintenance functions such as electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, read schematics/blue prints

Hourly Rate $26.85- $37.85 per CBA

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