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Current Openings:

Maintenance Technician
6/26/08
Alpha Baking Company  at 5001 W. Polk St. Chicago, IL  has an immediate opening on 2nd Shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm) for a full time Maintenance Technician.  The prospective candidate should be a self-motivated individual who can work in a team atmosphere. 

Job Function:
Perform mechanical, electrical and electronic plant/equipment maintenance so production downtime is minimized and efficiency maximized.

Job Duties include:
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems of all plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
Troubleshoot/repair electrical problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors and AC/DC motor drivers.
Troubleshoot/repair electronic problems on plant packaging/processing equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.

Design/fabricate replacement parts or equipment: weld, lathe, mill, presses, grinders, repair equipment.
Use computerized maintenance system for history and parts inventory; purchase/request replacement parts when necessary.
Provide input into mechanical, electrical and electronic designs of equipment. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills:
Must be able to pass mechanical skills test in order to be considered
At least 2 years of electro-mechanic experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
High School Graduate or GED
Must be able to work weekend and holiday requirements.
Minimum 2 years experience in plant and production equipment maintenance.
Ability to operate machine tools, power tools, forklift, welding equipment.
Ability to lift/carry 75-100 pound objects and repetitively lift/carry 20-50 pound objects.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics, troubleshoot production equipment, and communicate effectively with machine operators and work closely with other team members.

Benefits:
Full benefits package, including retirement
Competitive pay with shift incentives

If you are interested in this position, please submit a current resume to:
Email: dcup@alphabaking.com

 

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