Apprentice Engineer

The J.M. Smucker Company; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is looking for an Apprentice Engineer to join their Engineering Team in Emporia, KS. This role focuses on repairing and maintaining machinery, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational reliability.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and possess technical skills, including electrical analysis and welding. The position requires the ability to work on-site and various physical tasks, including lifting and climbing.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Previous work experience in industrial engineering preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds approximately two times per week.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect used parts and determine dimensional changes.
• Perform electrical circuit analysis and repairs.

Skills

Ability to work night shift

Maintenance skills

Electrical analysis

Welding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in industrial engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity as Apprentice Engineer (Full-time). As a part of the Engineering Team, the employee performs a full range of maintenance/engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.

Location

Emporia, KS – Hostess Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements

100% On‑site. 8‑hour shifts. Opening on 2nd shift and 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment (motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment) in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools. Starts devices to test performance. Lubricates and cleans parts. May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Requisitions supplies, materials, tools, machine parts and other necessary equipment. May repair electrical equipment. Ensures proper use, care and storage of tools and equipment. Performs bearing analysis and installation. Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter and various hand, power, and specialty tools. Welds various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g. racks, shelves, stands for equipment) using appropriate tools (cutting torch, arc and gas welder, high‑speed disk, grinders, files). Performs preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators and air compressors to maintain operation and reliability, ensuring uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems. May be required to respond to 24‑hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off‑duties hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary materials.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to work night shift. High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Additional post‑secondary education in technical or vocational areas of industrial engineering preferred. Previous work experience in industrial engineering preferred. Previous safety training preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds approximately two times per week from floor to waist. Ability to reach overhead and ground various times per day. Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day. Ability to push/pull refrigeration compressors, 55‑gallon barrels, motors, gearboxes, and panels weighing heavy amounts, upper and lower body various times per day. Reading, writing, seeing, hearing, communicating, adding, subtracting, understanding instructions, and complete mental capabilities. Ability to tolerate temperature extremes daily. Ability to work at unprotected heights approximately daily. Exposure to dust, refrigerants and chemicals daily.

Tools and Equipment

Engineering will provide a tool list.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The J.M.SmuckerCo. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.