TN M&E Associate

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

About The Position

The Maintenance and Engineering Associate Technician supports the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance and Engineering Department crews with installation, repair, evaluation, testing, and preventive maintenance of equipment used throughout the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. The role involves engineering projects, equipment performance evaluation, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and performing functionality checks and repairs, including work involving electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. The associate helps diagnose breakdowns, select repair methods, develop preventive engineering solutions, and maintain safe, efficient production equipment. The position also involves reading engineering drawings and schematics, conducting and documenting equipment tests, assembling or modifying mechanical parts, and coordinating maintenance procedures and materials. The technician provides technical support to other departments and follows Good Manufacturing Practices, safety practices, and ISO 14001 procedures. Travel of up to 15–25% is required, including periodic overnight travel; relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.
At least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, or direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
High level of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to self-manage time from remote locations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift, and/or other powered industrial truck (PIT).
Ability to work long hours and weekends when required.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, handle or feel with the hands, reach with the hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Currently authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is available if needed.

Responsibilities

Support the Maintenance and Engineering Department in diagnosing equipment breakdowns, selecting repair methods, and designing preventive engineering solutions.
Schedule or coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, equipment service, and materials needed to keep machines and equipment in optimum condition.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, piping sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams; assess design drawings against original specifications.
Identify and diagnose mechanical problems, determine corrective actions, report conclusions to the Maintenance Manager, and propose equipment changes to improve efficiency and safety and prevent interruptions.
Analyze engineering drawings, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Set up and conduct tests of equipment units and components, record results, compare them with specifications and objectives, and recommend changes to products or test methods.
Install heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment intended to reduce energy use or pollution.
Plan, produce, and assemble new or modified mechanical parts for industrial machinery, equipment, and units.
Use hand and power tools, precision measuring tools, and electrical and electronic testing devices to resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
Communicate complex mechanical and electrical issues to the Maintenance Manager and peers, and maintain effective professional interactions with other departments.
Complete assigned daily preventive maintenance tasks.
Analyze problems and develop and implement solutions using mechanical, electrical, and software designs, equipment, and processes for maintenance systems and documentation, including preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM, SOPs, and safety.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
Provide technical assistance and support to other teams, including Production and Quality, when needed.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, safety practices, and ISO 14001 procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.