Mechanical Engineering Technician

seaboardfoodscareers; Guymon (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking a General Engineering Technician for our Guymon, Oklahoma processing plant. The role covers mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration domains, focusing on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades to sustain production of Prairie Fresh pork.

You will adhere to food safety and GMPs while supporting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree in mechanical, mechatronics, industrial, or electrical fields and have at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Must pass the Mechanical Reasoning Test.
• Must properly utilize safety equipment (hard hat, harness, earplugs, steel-toed boots, hairnet/beard cover, gloves, safety glasses, welding equipment).
• Work hours and days established as needed; shifts may change by management.
• Maintenance dept. works four days on, three days off; twelve-hour shift.
• Engineering degree in 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks according to SOPs and checklists.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment per schedule.
• Identifies continuous improvement initiatives during troubleshooting.
• Interprets work orders to determine repair or maintenance needs.
• Investigates operational constraints to minimize downtime.
• Ensures equipment is set up properly for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree in mechanical, mechatronics, industrial, electrical or equivalent

1 year technician experience

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

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?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

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.