Projects Maintenance Engineer (Carlyle,IL)

The Maschhoffs • Carlyle, IL

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About The Position

The Projects Maintenance Engineer performs installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to ensure it functions according to specifications. The role researches, designs, evaluates, installs, operates, and maintains mechanical products, equipment, systems, or processes to meet requirements. It provides technical customer service on the farm to limit disruption to day-to-day operations and works with maintenance project engineers, management, the farm manager, and staff to resolve malfunctions, provide technical information, and deliver quality products and workmanship.

The position directs equipment installation and maintenance, including HVAC and water systems; diagnoses facility issues involving electrical, ventilation, and other systems; and coordinates maintenance and safety procedures, service schedules, and materials. It manages and prioritizes work orders, promotes safe work habits, and performs production activities as needed. The engineer also complies with Animal Care standards and the principles in the Core Values and Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Construction, Electrical, or a similar area of study; alternatively, 2–3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• At least 1–2 years of mechanical equipment repair and/or maintenance experience; swine-industry experience is preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of fuse boxes and electrical testing equipment.
• Knowledge of operating and servicing equipment such as tractors, skidders, grinders, and ATVs.
• Knowledge of machinery and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong commitment to customer service and ability to adapt to new and changing technology.
• General computing skills and ability to manage workload through mobile handheld devices.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal relations.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships across divisions.
• Welding and fabricating skills and general carpentry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, follow verbal and written instructions, and learn new skills.
• Willingness to work rotating weekend shifts and be on call 24/7.
• Ability to work overhead while standing on a ladder.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including heavy lifting up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical equipment repair and/or maintenance experience in the swine industry.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment according to specifications.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, or processes to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance project engineers and management to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Provide technical customer service on the farm to reduce disruption to day-to-day operations.
• Direct installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of equipment, including HVAC and water systems.
• Diagnose facility challenges involving electrical, ventilation, and other systems and identify plausible solutions.
• Establish or coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, service schedules, and supplies needed to maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with the farm manager and staff to deliver quality products and workmanship.
• Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage the work order system, prioritizing urgent issues while tracking lower-priority work.
• Perform day-to-day production activities as needed.
• Comply with Animal Care standards and the principles in the Core Values and Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment including feed motors, gearboxes, fan motors, belts and bearings, feed line augers, boar bots, and mortality removal equipment.

Benefits

• Choice of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) medical plan.
• Two dental coverage options, including preventive care covered at 100%.
• Group-rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary basic life insurance and voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Traditional pre-tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans; company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, immediately vested.
• Paid time off program, including one life event day and one volunteer day each year for full-time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan, with payments dependent on company factors and metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time