Albaugh, LLC Hiring for Maintenance Engineer at Saint Joseph, MO Full Time

Company Overview

Albaugh wants you to be part of our team! Founded in 1979 by our Chairman Dennis Albaugh, we are the largest privately-owned company in the world providing the critical crop protection chemical products that farmers use to grow crops. Our tagline, “Your Alternative”, signifies our aspiration to be the number one value proposition to help farmers reliably grow plentiful, high quality food. As a member of our team you will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefit package but also enjoy a friendly, family-oriented environment, personal growth and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work is contributing to feeding our world!

Position Overview

The Maintenance Engineer will focus on optimization of processes across the plant and be expected to spend approximately 85% of his / her time on the production floor. He / She will be a part of the maintenance department ing directly to the Plant Engineer.

Principal Duties & Responsibilites

• Review current packaging capabilities of F & I and Glyphosate plants and select next generation equipment to optimize performance to meet present and anticipated packaging demands.
• Lead planning and design of all packaging automation initiatives on plant site.
• Write standard operating procedures and train employees on most efficient operation of plant processes / equipment.
• Drives plantwide efforts to collect and analyze production data through the plant OEE system to improve packaging performance. Trains operations personnel on the use of data acquisition and analysis to monitor processes in their respective areas.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to trouble-shoot process problems and de-bottle-neck process issues.
• Provide technical support to PSM compliance team. Support plant efforts for Safety improvement and environmental compliance.
• Provide Project Engineering support and coordinate engineering activities during plant expansions and various capital projects on site.
• Assists in troubleshooting the operation of centrifugal, vane, peristaltic, AOD, and gear pump/piping systems.
• Assist in conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

• B.S.M.E. 2-4 years’ experience preferred.
• Hands on experience with robotics
• Expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to flourish in a truly fast-paced environment, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently or in teams with little supervision.
• Effectively communicate and engage with the hourly workforce
• Strong follow up skills, detail oriented.
• Creativity and strong analytical thinking.
• Strong computer skills; AutoCAD, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills