Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Alpha Baking Co.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co. seeks a plant maintenance technician for a three-shift manufacturing operation in Chicago, IL. The role primarily performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs equipment to keep production running at high efficiency.

This is a plant-level position requiring hands-on electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic work, with occasional overtime and weekend shifts; training others and being trained by peers is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• General knowledge of maintenance functions: electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes; ability to read schematics/blueprints.

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.

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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