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American Foods Group · 2 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Tech II

US-MN-Long Prairie

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.35/hr - $25.35/hr

2+ years exp

Long Prairie Packing Company LLC, an American Foods Group Company, has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician II. The role involves performing mechanical engineering duties under the direction of the lead engineer, including evaluating machinery, performing repairs, and ensuring the efficient operation of equipment.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood Processing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Read and review blueprints, schematics, and project designs to determine test specifications and procedures

Investigate and evaluate machinery and equipment used by Long Prairie Packing to diagnose faulty operation and reporting conclusions to the lead engineer to ensure continued operations

Analyze test results related to design or rated specifications and make modifications as necessary

Repair, rework or calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Use tools ranging from precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices to common hand

Perform work to keep machines, machine parts, mechanical or electrical equipment, wiring, structures or building systems in repair

Pipe fit, insulate, weld, plumb, machine, align, balance, assemble, disassemble, reassemble, install, maintain, replace, change, connect, disconnect, repair, test, inspect, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot, clean, lubricate, adjust, replace, setup, tear down, carpentry, routine or preventative maintenance

Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, screwdrivers, wrenches to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Perform other duties as assigned

Must be able to perform all job functions safely in accordance with food safety and quality standards

Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g. Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.)

Perform basic welding (e.g. primarily tig; some mig and stick). Ability to identify good and bad welds

Support the lead engineer in designing plans for performance of routine preventive maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate

Assemble, disassemble, repair, or replace defective equipment or parts (e.g., change belts, gearboxes, etc.)

Perform basic hydraulics (e.g. change motors, make hoses, etc.)

Complete necessary paperwork (PM sheets, work orders, etc.)

Assist in performing maintenance on scale equipment (e.g. portable, floor, and matrix hot/cold) in applicable areas

Review wiring diagrams and engineering plans for assembling and installing electrical and electronic units. Ensure adherence to design specifications and applicable codes and standards. Install electrical parts and hardware using soldering equipment and hand tools

Perform basic forklift maintenance (change tires, replace bushings, etc.)

NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringBlueprint readingWelding TIGWelding MIGWelding StickHydraulic systemsElectrical systemsPreventive maintenanceHandPower toolsTroubleshootingSafety trainingManufacturing PracticesFood safety standards

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

Diploma/GED

Two years of practical and theoretical knowledge/experience in mechanical engineering required, which may be obtained through course work, certifications, technical training programs, work experience and/or a combination of on-the-job experience and formal education

Prior experience using hand and power tools, precision measuring tools and the ability to read and work from drawings and blueprints

Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs

Must be able to successfully complete training: Safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food defense, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Lock out Tag out, Forklift, Pallet jack