Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newport Plant in Newport, Arkansas

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a dedicated and innovative Maintenance Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of producing high-quality snack food products. If you're passionate about maintenance and reliability, this opportunity is for you!

Your Role at a Glance

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will:

Work closely with Maintenance and Reliability Engineers to implement maintenance and reliability strategies for plant equipment, maintenance practices, and equipment commissioning. Analyze equipment failures, isolate failure modes, and address time-sensitive issues promptly. Coordinate and implement proactive maintenance practices to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Your Responsibilities

Apply maintenance and reliability best practices, including Root Cause Failure Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis, MRO/ Storeroom Analysis, Asset Criticality Analysis, and CMMS Asset Management. Develop, implement, and optimize maintenance and reliability processes. Ensure technical accuracy of job plans and establish equipment tolerances and specifications. Verify and update BOM after equipment modifications. Assist in the collection and analysis of machinery failure data. Optimize Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR) and develop equipment modification plans. Make equipment recommendations to improve performance, maintainability, and reliability. Standardize parts across similar machines and manage spare parts inventory. Maintain current and correct OEM specifications, manuals, and procedures for plant assets. Develop new methods for timely repair and lead Root Cause Failure Analysis for chronic failures. Support the development of Design for Reliability (DFR) standards and participate in early project management for new equipment installations. Mentor technicians on reliability maintenance tools and principles. Assist with technical skill training and identify training needs for new or modified equipment. Monitor and evaluate production processes and equipment using metrics and real-time monitoring techniques. Conduct routine maintenance, respond to equipment failures, and troubleshoot breakdown issues. Maintain precision maintenance tools and supplies and respond to emergencies and repairs. Remove gaps in preventative maintenance plans and ensure continuous improvement within the plant.

What We Offer

An opportunity to work in a positive and collaborative environment. Potential for career growth and development. Support from a dedicated team and access to the best practices in maintenance and reliability.

We’re looking for someone with:

4-year degree preferred, 2-year technical degree considered, preferably in a related, business or technical field such as mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering and/ or 3+ years of experience in similar role. 2+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, food production is preferred. Preferred experience of working as a Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Supervisor in an industrial environment.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with us, we invite you to APPLY for the Maintenance Engineer position today. Join us in our journey towards excellence and innovation!

 

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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