Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Create and analyze designs, run simulations, and test how the equipment functions post-repairs and system manipulation, and interact 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 to determine if machines and equipment need replacement, repair, or general maintenance as needed.
• Carry out routine inspections of equipment and systems following established standard operating procedures and checklists to ensure optimal performance.
• Review instructions and interpret blueprints to ensure that project plans follow test specifications and procedures and meet objectives.
• Research, produce, and assemble mechanical parts for production machinery and equipment.
• Investigate, recognize, diagnose equipment failures to identify faulty operation, and recommend remedies to determine corrective 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 procedures established by 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 closely related field.
• Understand and troubleshoot control voltage and line voltage.
• Understanding and utilizing 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 verbal and written instructions.
• Follow diagrams, operation manuals and manufacturing instructions.
• Must be able to troubleshoot malfunctions in a timely manner and find resolution.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Need to be familiar in SPC, 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.
• Able to reasonably multitask.
• Working with electricity, tools, and wiring.
• Completing required paperwork in timely manner.
• Using material handling equipment as needed.
• Working in tight spaces to complete work.

Work Environment

• Damp and cold environment as needed.
• Loud and noisy machinery as needed.
• Dusty environment when using spice as needed.
• Work with raw meat as needed.
• Work in congested areas as needed.

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 and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies: Safety First, Integrity, Stewardship, Enthusiastic Attitudes, Continuous Improvement.

Disclaimer

• We embrace equal opportunity employment.
• 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 is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.