Maintenance Intern

Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.
Location Description
Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.
Responsibilities
Pineland Farms Potato Company:
The Michael Foods family of businesses has grown to become a multi-billion manufacturer of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings by introducing innovative products that have changed the food landscape. From helping restaurant owners enhance the quality of their menus, to supporting food manufacturers with premium ingredients, to satisfying countless consumers with our popular lines, we're a proven, innovative leader in food.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance internship position is involved in maintenance activities at Michael Foods, Inc. This position should also build capability and provide a pipeline of future talent for Michael Foods.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be part of the plant maintenance team; assist with maintenance plan execution and Maintenance equipment uptime improvements efforts.
Major responsibilities include:

• Adherence to Safety and Environment policy
• Compliance to Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Tracking, Monitoring and Drive of Key Process Indicators (KPI's) results
  • OEE, Maintenance PM Compliance & Mechanical Downtime
• Exposure to Key Leadership Competency at workplace:
  • Ensure accountability & Direct Works
  • Manage complexity, Ambiguity & Conflict
  • Business insights & Financial Acumen
  • Collaboration & Communicates effectively
• Diagnose and repair:
  • Mechanical power transmission equipment:
    • Gear boxes, mechanical drives, variable speed applications, and Servo motors
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    • Cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices
  • Exposure to:
    • Basic electrical AC/DC troubleshooting.
    • Welding, sanitary welding, pipe fitting, soldering, rigging application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools and machine shop to machine within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment. Vernier, calipers, and depth gauges etc.
    • Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree related to mechanical, industrial, chemical or electrical engineering field with an interest and aptitude to work in Maintenance.
• Basic understanding on OEE, plant performance, root cause analysis, process continuous improvement and Six Sigma tools/improvement cycle.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills and be able to influence others.
• Eager to learn and challenge yourself; self-directed, detail oriented, reliable, and strong initiative
• Strong statistical skills include but not limited to statistical process control (SPC), capability analysis, linear regressions, categorical data analysis and design of experiment (DOE).
• Microsoft Office user capabilities and any CMMS experience is a plus.