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3rd shift Maintenance Mechanic - Up to $100k

Alpha Baking Company • Chicago, IL • Posted 13 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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Alpha Baking Company is seeking a 3rd shift Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This role involves troubleshooting and correcting equipment, performing electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic tasks, and performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including shift premiums, overtime opportunities, and health benefits, along with union support and a pension fund.

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.

Qualifications

Required

  • 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
  • Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing setting
  • General knowledge of maintenance functions such as electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, read schematics/blueprints

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

Company Description
Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and 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. Alpha Baking’s 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.

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.

Company Description

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and 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. Alpha Baking’s 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.\r\n\r\nWe 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.