Mechanical Engineer

Butterball Careers•Mount Olive, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics or closely related field.
Understand and troubleshoot control voltage and line voltage.
Understanding and utilizing industry electrical prints.
Effective PLC maintenance and troubleshooting.
Understand Vacuum theory.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
Follow diagrams, operation manuals and manufacturing instructions.
Must be able to troubleshoot malfunctions in timely manner and find resolution.
Must pass a background check, drug screen.
Must be able to read and write.
Need to be familiar in SPC, HACCP, GMP’S SSOP’S and USDA.
Computer skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to read technical documents and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Create and analyze designs, run simulations and test how the equipment functions post-repairs and system manipulation, and interacts with connected systems.
Analyze, diagnose, and recommend solutions for mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on equipment.
Monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform timely repairs on various mechanical equipment within the facility, including but not limited to, conveyor systems, sensors, safety guards, elevators, and/or catwalks.
Interpret work orders and specifications to determine if machines and equipment and recommend replacement, repair, or general maintenance as needed.
Carry out routine inspections of equipment and systems following established standard operating procedures and checklists to ensure optimal performance.
Review instructions and interpret blueprints to ensure that project plans follow test specifications and procedures and meet objectives.
Research, produce, and assemble mechanical parts for production machinery and equipment.
Investigate, recognize, diagnose equipment failures to identify faulty operation, and recommend remedies to determine corrective action by interpreting complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Design/ Redesign, Assemble/Disassemble, Install/Transport industrial mechanical equipment using analysis, prototypes, and computer-aided design.
Follow and adhere to food and workplace safety policies and procedures established by Butterball, LLC.
Communicate, at a high level, with plant operations to ensure the machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently.