Job Description
Job Description
HiFyve is hiring an Operating Engineer in the Manufacturing / Food Processing industry in Kansas City, MO!
Salary : $32.25 / hr
Shift : 1st Shift 7 : 00 am – 3 : 00 pm (Overtime may be required)
Location : Kansas City, MO
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair manufacturing and processing equipment
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
- Oversee, monitor, and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, compressors, and related utility equipment
- Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, and boiler systems
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions through inspection, testing, and troubleshooting
- Dismantle machinery and replace worn or defective components
- Perform arc and heli-arc welding, brazing, and soldering as required
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals
- Measure, cut, thread, and install air and hydraulic piping
- Modify and troubleshoot computer-controlled and automated equipment
- Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve technical issues
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment
Education Requirements
High school diploma or GEDTechnical training or equivalent industrial maintenance experience (preferred)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in industrial manufacturing environmentsWelding experience required (arc and heli-arc)Extensive electrical experience with 3-phase wiring, electrical controls, and PLC troubleshootingHands-on experience overseeing and operating ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, compressors, and utility equipmentExperience working with boilers, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systemsAbility to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematicsProficient with hand tools, power tools, welders, and precision measuring instrumentsExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and commitment to safetyAbility to work in extreme temperatures and physically demanding environmentsWillingness to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed