Projects Maintenance Engineer

Duties & Functions

• Perform installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
• Confer with maintenance project engineers and management to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Provide technical customer service on farm to reduce disruption to day-to-day operations.
• Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.
• Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, ventilation, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the facility.
• Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
• Collaborate and closely align with farm manager and staff to deliver best in class quality products and workmanship.
• Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage the work order system, prioritizing open work orders to resolve the most important issues first but not losing track of lesser priority issues.
• Perform day-to-day production activities as needed.
• Comply with Animal Care standards and adhere to principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.

  Position Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Bachelors degree required Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Construction, Electrical, or similar areas of study
  • Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of mechanical equipment repair and/or maintenance experience, preferably within the swine industry. 2-3 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree.
  • License or Certification: Must have a clean driving record

  Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of: Electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Fuse boxes and electrical testing equipment
  • Operating and servicing equipment, i.e. tractors, skidders, grinders and ATV’s
  • Machinery and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance

  Physical Demands

  • Climbing: 20% - 40%
  • Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%
  • Hearing: Over 70%
  • Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40% Up to 60 Lbs
  • Manual Dexterity: 20% - 40%
  • Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40%
  • Speaking: Over 70%
  • Standing: Over 70%
  • Visual: Over 70%
  • Walking: Over 70%

  Compensation And Benefits

  • Targeted pay range of $19.95 - $29.94 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
  • Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
  • Group rate vision benefits.
  • Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
  • A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan.
  • The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
  • A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
  • Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.