Maintenance Mechanic - LaPorte

Alpha Baking Company • La Porte, IN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• Must have general knowledge of maintenance functions such as electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, read schematics/blue prints

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing setting

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED