Assistant Engineer

Northeast Foods; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Foods in Killingly, Connecticut, is seeking an Assistant Engineer to assist in overseeing and managing the maintenance department. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical systems, managing maintenance budgets, and facilitating training programs for staff.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience as a maintenance mechanic and a high school diploma. This hands-on role requires team collaboration, flexibility for different shifts, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time, and in hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Organize and maintain a proper parts inventory.
• Manage food safety requirements as they pertain to maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Engineer

Reports To: Assistant engineers report to the chief engineer.

Job Overview

Assistant engineers help the chief engineer to oversee and manage all aspects of the maintenance department including, but not limited to, maintaining equipment, maintaining building and grounds, parts purchasing and inventory, maintenance budgets, capital project management, mechanic training and development, maintenance hiring, work scheduling and follow up inspections, predictive and preventative maintenance program management, and inter-department communications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow up on preventative maintenance, work orders, and emergency repairs to ensure they are being done correctly.
• Work closely with production to make sure their needs are met.
• Work with sanitation to make sure scheduled shutdowns are effective for both departments.
• Scheduling and planning for work to be done during normal shutdowns.
• Organize and maintain a proper parts inventory as well as oversee all maintenance purchasing and contractors.
• Facilitate training programs for all maintenance employees.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on automated equipment.
• Manage food safety requirements as they pertain to maintenance.
• Manage and follow up on all safety programs and related training.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment; this is primarily a hands on position rather than a desk position.
• Assist in any breakdowns and floor calls as needed.
• Must be on call off hours for troubleshooting from remote and on-site as necessary.
• Must be willing and able to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability preferred.
• Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time, and in hot environments.

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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