Mechanical Engineering Technician - Guymon, OK

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Mechanical Engineering Technician opportunity in our Plant Operations. In this highly impactful role, you will be responsible for performing timely repairs while maintaining safety awareness and provide accurate feedback to his/her supervisor about the equipment in his/her assigned work area.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have a thorough knowledge of department and related components including location of switches, valves, and controls throughout department.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of tool usage.
• Must be able to perform minor maintenance such as: bearing replacement, chain setting, oil/lube maintenance and minor trouble shooting skills.
• Must be able to work overhead on a ladder or scaffolding in high areas.
• Must be able to stoop or bend to work below knee level.
• Must take daily instructions from supervisor and carry out assignments and duties with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to use precision instruments such as: torque wrenches, dial indicator, calipers and micrometers as the job requires.
• Must be able to dismantle, identify, repair, and put back into service all types of machinery in the department in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment is hot, humid, and odorous, with temperatures above 100F on the harvest side. The environment is cold and wet, with temperatures ranging from 28-48F on the cut/conversion. There is frequent exposure to hog blood. The noise level is loud.

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.