Maintenance Mechanic (Swing) at Alpha Baking
Chicago, IL 60644
About the Job
Maintenance Mechanic
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- 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
- 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
- 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