Mechanical Engineering Technician

Seaboard Corporation•Guymon, OK

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting Mechanical Engineering Technician opportunity in Plant Operations at Seaboard Foods. In this highly impactful role, the technician will be responsible for performing timely repairs while maintaining safety awareness and providing accurate feedback to their supervisor about the equipment in their assigned work area. Seaboard Foods is a top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to over 30 countries, committed to bringing excellence to the table by seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between farms and family tables. With more than 5,400 employees in five states, they work on farms, feed mills, and a processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of animals, the environment, employees, and communities. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in renewable gas projects on their farms. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, Seaboard Foods fosters a dynamic culture where employees can contribute and understand their impact.

Requirements

Must take and pass the Mechanical Reasoning Test.
Must properly utilize safety equipment such as a hard hat, harness, earplugs, steel toed boots, hairnet or beard cover, gloves, safety glasses, and welding equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Have a thorough knowledge of department and related components including location of switches, valves, and controls throughout department.
Must have basic knowledge and understanding of tool usage.
Must be able to perform minor maintenance such as: bearing replacement, chain setting, oil/lube maintenance and minor trouble shooting skills.
Must be able to work overhead on a ladder or scaffolding in high areas.
Must be able to stoop or bend to work below knee level.
Must take daily instructions from supervisor and carry out assignments and duties with little or no supervision.
Must be able to use precision instruments such as: torque wrenches, dial indicator, calipers and micrometers as the job requires.
Must be able to dismantle, identify, repair, and put back into service all types of machinery in the department in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.