Mechanical Engineering Technician

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician for its location in Long Prairie, MN. The Mechanical Engineering Technician will perform the following duties: Read and review blueprints, schematics, and project designs to determine test specifications and procedures. Investigate and evaluate machinery and equipment used by Long Prairie Packing to diagnose faulty operation and report conclusions to the lead engineer to ensure continued operations. Analyze test results related to design or rated specifications and make modifications as necessary. Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Use tools ranging from precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices to common hand. Perform work to keep machines, machine parts, mechanical or electrical equipment, wiring, structures or building systems in repair. Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs. Verify dimensions of parts, utilizing precision measuring instruments and inspect parts for surface defects. Perform basic welding and basic hydraulics. Support the lead engineer in designing plans for performance of routine preventive maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Candidates must have 10 months experience in the following areas: maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools, and reading and working from drawings and blueprints. Send resume to Long Prairie Packing, LLC, Attn: Tamie Barber, 10 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, MN 56347 or tbarber@americanfoodsgroup.com