Mechanical Engineer

Butterball, LLC; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Mount Olive, NC, USA, seeks a skilled Mechanical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to design, install and repair production equipment. The role emphasizes diagnosing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic issues and performing timely repairs on conveyors and related systems.

You will interpret blueprints, follow SOPs, and ensure safety standards while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics or closely related field.
• Understand and troubleshoot control voltage and line voltage.
• Understand and utilize industry electrical prints.
• Effective PLC maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Understands Vacuum theory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written instructions.
• Follow diagrams and manufacturing instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Familiarity with SPC, HACCP, GMP, SSOP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze designs, run simulations and test how the equipment functions post-repairs and system manipulation.
• Analyze, diagnose, and recommend solutions for mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on equipment.
• Monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform timely repairs on equipment including conveyors, sensors, safety guards, elevators and catwalks.
• Interpret work orders and specifications to determine maintenance or replacement needs.
• Carry out routine inspections following SOPs and checklists for optimal performance.
• Review blueprints to ensure projects meet test specs and objectives.
• Research, produce, and assemble mechanical parts for production machinery.
• Investigate failures to identify corrective actions using detailed diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Design/ redesign, assemble/ disassemble, install/ transport industrial equipment using CAD and prototyping.
• Follow Butterball safety policies and communicate with plant operations to ensure safe, efficient machinery operation.

Skills

Control voltage troubleshooting

Line voltage troubleshooting

Electrical prints

PLC maintenance

Vacuum theory

Effective communication

Reading/writing English

Excel / Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics or closely related field

Tools

CAD

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Job Category: Production & Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: MECHA003661

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Mount Olive, NC 28365, USA

Description

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brandrepresentsmore than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporateofficein NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued,has the opportunity togrow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and analyze designs, run simulations and test how the equipment functions post-repairs and system manipulation, and interacts with connected systems.
• Analyze, diagnose, and recommend solutions for mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on equipment.
• Monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform timely repairs on various mechanical equipment within the facility, including but not limited to, conveyor systems, sensors, safety guards, elevators, and/or catwalks.
• Interpret work orders and specifications todetermineif machines and equipment and recommend replacement, repair, or general maintenance as needed.
• Carry out routine inspections of equipment and systems following established standard operating procedures and checklists to ensureoptimalperformance.
• Review instructions and interpret blueprints to ensure that project plans follow test specifications and procedures and meetobjectives.
• Research, produce, and assemble mechanical parts forproductionmachinery and equipment.
• Investigate, recognize, diagnose equipment failures toidentifyfaulty operation, and recommend remedies todeterminecorrective action by interpreting complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Design/ Redesign, Assemble/Disassemble, Install/Transport industrial mechanical equipment using analysis, prototypes, and computer-aided design.
• Follow and adhere to food and workplace safety policies and proceduresestablishedby Butterball, LLC.
• Communicate, at a high level, with plant operations to ensure the machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics or closelyrelatedfield.
• Understand and troubleshoot control voltage and line voltage.
• Understanding andutilizingindustry electrical prints.
• Effective PLC maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Understands Vacuum theory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow diagrams, operationmanualsand manufacturing instructions.Must be able to troubleshoot malfunctions intimelymanner and find resolution.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen.
• Mustbe able to read and write.
• Need to be familiarinSPC, HACCP, GMP’S SSOP’S and USDA.
• Computer skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to read technical documents and communicate in English.

Physical Demands:

• Constant standing and walking (8 hours or more per day)
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more).
• Reaching overhead.
• Working from a ladder of raised platform.
• Reaching below knees.
• Ability toreasonably multitask.
• Working with electricity, tools, and wiring.
• Completing required paperwork intimelymanner.
• Using material handling equipment as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Work indampand cold environment as needed.
• Work with loud and noisy machinery as needed.
• Work industyenvironment when using spice as needed.
• Work with raw meat as needed.
• Work in congested areas as needed.
• Work in tight spaces to complete work.

Butterball Core Competencies:

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball andseekto create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to makegreat thingshappen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Disclaimer

We embrace equalopportunityemployment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position isdeemedSafety Sensitive forpurposesof Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what isrequiredofpersonnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply orestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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