TN M&E Associate

Smithfield Foods; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Associate Technician in Iowa to support the maintenance team across plant systems, including electrical and mechanical equipment. You will diagnose problems, plan preventative actions, and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, coordinating maintenance activities, and communicating findings clearly with the Maintenance Manager and peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, or related field is required.
• 1+ years of related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedures.
• Strong professionalism and ability to self-manage time from remote locations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Manager and department crews with installation, repair, evaluation, testing, and preventive maintenance of equipment across plant facilities.
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and propose corrective actions to improve production efficiency and safety.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics; review drawings for fit and tolerance against specifications.
• Schedule maintenance and safety procedures; coordinate services and material supply to maintain optimal machinery condition.
• Conduct tests on units and components; compare results with design specs and objectives, recommending changes as needed.
• Ensure GMP and safety practices are followed at all times and comply with ISO 14001 procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Forklift operation

Genie lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values – gratitude, communication, respect and accountability – and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

As a Maintenance and Engineering Associate Technician, you will develop a diverse variety of engineering projects, evaluating equipment performance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and performing functionality checks and repairs on facility equipment including areas such as electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical.

Maintenance and Engineering Associate Technician will be supporting our Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance and Engineering Department Crews to perform installation, repair, evaluation, testing, and preventive maintenance of equipment used throughout the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse equipment.

Core Responsibility

• Use knowledge of mechanical engineering principals to support the Maintenance and Engineering Department diagnosing equipment breakdowns and assist in selecting appropriate methods for repairs and designing preventive engineering solutions in those areas as needed.
• Schedule and/or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, equipment service, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the optimum condition.
• Read and interpret, engineering design drawings, blueprints, piping sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams. Evaluate deign drawings for new or change tools by measuring dimensions on the drawings and comparing them with original specifications.
• Identify, evaluate, diagnose mechanical problems to determine corrective action needed, reporting conclusions to Maintenance Manager; propose changes to equipment to improve production efficiency, ensure machines run safely, and prevent future interruptions. Analyze engineering drawings, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and their components and record results. Compare results with design specifications and with test objectives and make recommendations for changes in products or test methods.
• Install heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
• Plan, produce, and assemble new or changed mechanical parts for products, such as industrial machinery, equipment, and units.
• In resolving mechanical and electrical issues, use tools raging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Effectively communicate complex mechanical and electrical issues to Maintenance Manager and peers. Establish and maintain effective and professional interaction with other departments as well.
• Ensure all assign daily PM's are completed.
• Analyze problems and develop and implement solutions using mechanical, electrical, and software designs, equipment, and processes for maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP's, Safety, etc.).
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment
• Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
• Provides aid and technical support to other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
• Always follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices.
• Follow all ISO 14001 procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, or related field, required.
• 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Travel up to 15-25% of time. Periodic overnight travel required.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship available if needed)
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift and/or other power industrial truck (PIT)
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.