3rd shift Maintenance Mechanic - Up to $100k at Alpha Baking
Chicago, IL 60639
About the Job
Exciting Career Opportunity: Become a 3rd Shift Mechanic at Alpha
Why Choose Alpha? Here, you're more than just a mechanic; you're a crucial member of a team that values your dedication and hard work. We offer a comprehensive compensation package with shift premiums, various overtime options, and solid union support, all tailored to enhance your well-being and career development.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Night Shift Premium: Gain an additional $1.50 per hour for working from 6 PM to 6 AM, substantially increasing your paycheck.
- Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings with 1.5 times your regular rate for any hours worked beyond 8 per day.
- Double Time Opportunities: Earn double your hourly rate for work exceeding 12 hours in a single day, based on operational needs.
- Sunday Premium Pay: Receive overtime rates for all hours worked on Sundays, significantly enhancing your annual earnings.
- Affordable Healthcare: Benefit from low contribution rates for comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Safety Boots Reimbursement: Receive reimbursement towards the cost of OSHA-compliant safety boots purchased within the year.
- Union Support & Pension Fund: Enjoy the security of union representation and a pension plan that safeguard your rights and future.
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 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/blueprints
Required qualifications, skills and experience:
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/blueprints