The J.M. Smucker Co. · 2 days ago
Apprentice Engineer
Emporia, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking an Apprentice Engineer to join their Engineering Team. In this role, the employee will perform a full range of maintenance and engineering assignments, utilizing independent judgment to ensure the proper functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments
Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools
Starts devices to test their performance
Lubricates and cleans parts
May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
Requisitions supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment
May repair electrical equipment
Ensures the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment
Perform bearing analysis and installation
Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems, and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter and various hand, power, and specialty tools
Welds various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g. racks, shelves, stands for equipment, etc.) using appropriate tools (e.g. cutting torch, arc and gas welder, high-speed disk, grinders, files, etc.)
Performs preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools (e.g. hydrometer, voltmeter, amp meter, digital keypad, etc.)
Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems, and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter and various hand, power, and specialty tools
May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off-duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary materials and other related duties as assigned
Other duties as defined
Qualification
Required
Ability to work night shift
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Preferred
Additional post-secondary education is preferred (Technical of Vocational education) in area of Industrial Engineering
Previous work experience in industrial engineering preferred
Prefer previous safety training
Benefits
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
Founded in 1988
5001-10000 employees
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