Mechanical Engineering Technician

Seaboard Foods; Guymon (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Foods in Guymon, Oklahoma is hiring a General Engineering Technician to support a high‑volume processing plant. The role covers mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration systems, performing preventive maintenance, identifying issues, troubleshooting, and upgrading equipment to maintain production of over 21,500 animals per day.

You will work a 12‑hour shift with a four on, three off pattern, and must comply with GMP, food safety, and workplace safety policies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, mechatronics, industrial, electrical, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant technician experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Must pass the Mechanical Reasoning Test.
• Analytical mindset and willingness to learn new computer systems.
• Must follow safety protocols and use required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration equipment per SOPs.
• Identify issues and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Isolate problems and replace damaged components.
• Adhere to GMP, food safety, and safety policies.
• Upgrade systems as needed to maintain production in a processing facility.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We have an exciting General Engineering Technician opportunity in our Guymon, Oklahoma, processing plant. The engineering technician will perform activities and tasks in a designated department (mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration) by identifying issues, troubleshooting, problem-solving, isolating problems, removing/replacing damaged/failed components, performing preventive maintenance, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, and ammonia systems required to maintain the production of a processing facility harvesting over 21,500 animals per day. This position is recognized as highly skilled and knowledgeable in mechanical, industrial, and electrical systems. The general engineering technician must adhere to general good manufacturing practices, food safety protocols, and workplace safety policies and procedures.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh ® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs tasks, activities, and responsibilities according to the established standard operating procedures and checklists.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment according to an established schedule.
• Identifies continuous improvement initiatives when troubleshooting equipment issues to enhance overall efficiency and reduce waste in production.
• Interprets work orders and specifications to determine if machines and equipment require replacement, repair, or general maintenance.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve operational constraints in the process while eliminating and minimizing bottlenecks to prevent operational downtime.
• Ensures equipment is set up properly and operates for maximum efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Must take and pass the Mechanical Reasoning Test.
• Must properly utilize safety equipment such as a hard hat, harness, earplugs, steel toed boots, hairnet or beard cover, gloves, safety glasses, and welding equipment as needed.
• Understand that the hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management and while general as shown below, may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required.
• The maintenance department works four days on and three days off. The workday consists of a twelve-hour shift.
• Engineering degree mechanical, mechatronics, industrial, electrical or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a technician role, preferably food manufacturing.
• Analytically minded and willing to learn new computer systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position works on the production floor 95% of the time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts; and occasionally in outside weather conditions and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection at all times when on the production floor

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.

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