Engineering Intern
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About Mountaire Corporation
Mountaire Corporation, along with its affiliates Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc., is an agricultural food production and processing company. They employ nearly 10,000 individuals across facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Mountaire is the fourth largest chicken company in the United States and remains family-owned, emphasizing a commitment to giving back to its communities. Their culture prioritizes mutual support, uplifting each other, and fostering success. Mountaire’s vision involves providing growth, stability, and opportunities for its employees, customers, and communities through the profitable delivery of wholesome, quality chicken. The culture is a highly valued asset, emphasizing core values and a family-focused work environment.
Job Description: Engineering Intern
• Primary Purpose: The Engineering Intern program is designed to provide a first-hand experience of Mountaire’s culture and its family-oriented work environment. Interns will fulfill designated duties within a specialized area of operation, gaining hands-on experience with mentors and completing assigned projects. The role includes assisting in plant layout drawings and supporting the design of upcoming projects.
• Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Completes assigned tasks identified by department mentor
• Attends semi-monthly seminar series
• Completes and presents summer project presentation
• Completes internship evaluations at weeks 5 and 10
• Follows all company safety policies, standard operating procedure (SOP) regulations, as well as supports the Goal Zero mission statement
• AutoCad Design:
• Present ideas, be able to improve design based on feedback
• Design Projects:
• Be able to justify cost and paybacks
• Communicate with end users in the plant, engineering, safety, and outside vendors to complete studies and possible implementation of projects.
• Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Engineering Major
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-Motivated.
• Total Compensation (Examples):
• Eight paid holidays
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
• Dental and Vision Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Retirement Planning with 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounted Chicken Sales
• Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development programs
