HIL - Maintenance Engineer

Hiland Dairy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems across processing and packaging equipment, following blueprints and manuals.

Candidate must have arc and TIG welding skills, 3-phase electrical experience, and familiarity with ammonia refrigeration. A Boiler's license or the ability to obtain one is required; the work environment includes extreme temperatures and wet conditions.

Qualifications

• Arc and TIG welding experience required.
• 3-phase electrical wiring and controls experience.
• Boiler license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to work in extreme heat/cold and wet environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical, air, electrical, and hydraulic components on processing, blow molding, filling, and material handling equipment.
• Inspect, dismantle, measure, and replace worn parts; realign components to specs.
• Monitor and test machines after repairs; adjust as needed.
• Work with boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, and electrical systems in the plant.

Skills

Welding

Electrical

Refrigeration

Boiler's License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Blueprints/diagrams

Job description

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HIL - Maintenance Engineer

Full Time Professional OMAHA, Omaha, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12736

Core Requirements:

• Welding - Must be able to arc and TIG weld.
• Electrical - Must possess extensive experience with 3-phase wiring, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and must possess strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Refrigeration - Familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration.
• Hours: Start times may vary; normally 8 ½ hour shifts per day. (Overtime may be required)
• Must have a 3rd-Grade Boiler's License or the ability to obtain one.

The Dairy Maintenance Engineer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Repairs and maintains mechanical, air, electrical, and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blow molding, filling, and material handling equipment, following blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications, and using hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring instruments.

Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to the problem area, using hand tools and power tools. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals. Realigns and adjusts components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams. Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on the machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. May modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work on times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations. Must keep work area safe and clean and work safely and efficiently.

Will be required to work with and understand boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, air, electrical, and other systems in the plant.

Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, follow blueprints, wiring diagrams, and service manuals, and fill out written reports.

I understand the description and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those duties and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.