Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Lyndale at Alpha Baking
Chicago, IL 60639
About the Job
Compensation:
- Probationary Period: $29.59 per hour
- Post-Probation: $32.88 per hour after completing the 90-day probationary period
- Shift Differential: Additional $1.50 per hour for working between 6 PM and 6 AM
- Union Role: Position becomes a union role after the probationary period
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance and repair work on bakery equipment, ensuring all machinery operates efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, identifying root causes of failures.
- Utilize intermediate knowledge of hand tools, welding, and basic fabrication to complete maintenance tasks.
- Operate diagnostic and precision instruments to assess equipment performance and identify areas needing repair.
- Work independently, performing tasks without requiring help or guidance.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Participate in weekend shifts as required, maintaining flexibility in scheduling.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Intermediate knowledge of bakery equipment maintenance, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance practices, including welding and basic fabrication.
- Troubleshooting: Strong ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Tools: Familiarity with hand tools, diagnostic, and precision instruments.
- Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work the 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM), weekend work required and overtime work.
Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Work Conditions: Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Safety: Must adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Join Alpha Baking Company and be a part of a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in bakery equipment maintenance. If you possess the qualifications and experience listed above, we encourage you to apply.