Maintenance Mechanic - Chicago, IL, United States - Alpha Baking

    Alpha Baking
    Alpha Baking Chicago, IL, United States

    1 week ago

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    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.
    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.
    • Communicate effectively with team members and management
    • Work in team environment or independent.
    • Train production employees as well as other mechanics and be willing to be trained by other mechanics.
    OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Work weekends or overtime with short notice on a daily basis if needed.
    • Commit to a continuous improvement work team environment.
    • Other duties and/or projects assigned.
    WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
    • Necessary to work as a team supporting and communicating properly with the other members of the production line and maintenance.
    • Position interfaces with all department supervisors, leads and machine operators to determine extent of maintenance assistance.
    • Assists contractors as 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.
    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
    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 minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing setting
    • Must have general knowledge of maintenance functions such as electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, read schematics/blue prints

    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

    EEO statement : 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