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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
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
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/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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.