Maintenance & Engineering Intern

Mountaire Jobs • Millsboro, DE

115d

About The Position

As a Processing Maintenance & Engineering Intern at Mountaire Farms, you will gain hands-on experience supporting plant operations by working directly with the Plant Engineer and Maintenance Manager. You will assist in projects focused on equipment performance, production throughput, and process efficiency. This internship provides exposure to real-world engineering and maintenance challenges in a high-volume food processing environment, offering valuable insight into how technical solutions drive operational success.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Engineering background.
• Basic understanding of CAD or similar software.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Communication & project management skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced processing plant environment, including exposure to cold/wet conditions and production equipment.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Adaptable and flexible, open to rotating through different areas of the plant.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment performance evaluations to identify opportunities for improving reliability and efficiency.
• Support the development of process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing plant throughput.
• Participate in maintenance projects, including troubleshooting and small design modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to analyze workflows and recommend improvements.
• Gain exposure to preventive and predictive maintenance practices in a large-scale processing environment.
• Assist with data collection and reporting related to downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance.
• Shadow plant engineers and maintenance leaders to learn project planning, scheduling, and execution.

Benefits

• Housing available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree