Projects Maintenance Engineer (Carlyle,IL)

The Maschhoffs • Carlyle, IL

2d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

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, or maintains mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes, and provides technical customer service on the farm to minimize disruption to daily operations.

The engineer works with maintenance project engineers, management, the farm manager, and farm staff to implement procedures, resolve system malfunctions, provide technical information, and deliver quality products and workmanship. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and water systems, diagnosing electrical and facility challenges, coordinating maintenance and safety procedures, managing work orders, promoting safe work habits, and performing production activities as needed. The position also requires compliance 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; 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.
• 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.
• Commitment to customer service.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal relations and cross-divisional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Welding and fabricating skills.
• General carpentry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, follow verbal and written instructions, and learn new skills.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts and be on call 24/7.
• Ability to work overhead while standing on a ladder.

Nice To Haves

• Swine industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, or repair machines and equipment so they function according to specifications.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, or processes to meet requirements.
• Confer 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 such as HVAC or water systems.
• Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, ventilation, and other facility challenges.
• Establish or coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, service schedules, and material 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 and prioritize open work orders while tracking lower-priority issues.
• Perform day-to-day production activities as needed.
• Comply with Animal Care standards and adhere to the Core Values and Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
• Execute mechanical repairs on equipment including feed motors, gearboxes, fan motors, belts and bearings, feed line augers, boar bots, and mortality removal equipment.

Benefits

• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two dental coverage options, both covering three main types of expenses and preventive care 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; the 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 (STI), with payments dependent on company factors and metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level