Feed Mill Maintenance Associate

About the role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world while respecting people, animals, communities, and the planet. Opportunities are available across various locations and functions, supported by core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, repair, and maintain equipment, including screw conveyors, bucket belt elevators, drag conveyors, boilers, pellet mills, hammer mills, VFD drives, and other mechanical components.
• Follow standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, GMPs, and safety practices.
• Develop and implement a cost-effective Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) program.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and repair manuals.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical equipment issues.
• Plan, fabricate, assemble, test, and install new or modified mechanical components, machinery, and equipment.
• Monitor, inspect, and test machinery and production lines to ensure they remain in optimal operating condition.
• Manage and monitor critical spare parts inventory based on equipment usage, maintenance history, and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports using the CMMS/CAM system.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, ISO 14001 standards, EMS policies, and company procedures.
• Provide technical support and assistance to Production, Quality, and other departments as needed.
• Communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment and promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1+ years of relevant experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance, engineering, or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and maintenance engineering principles.
• Welding and electrical skills required, including experience with 3-phase power (480 volts).
• Knowledge of PLC automation systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; basic computer and CMMS usage skills required.
• Ability to operate or obtain certification to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, genie lifts, bobcats, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Supportive of the mission of producing high-quality pellet feed and operating in compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Tuition assistance

Schedule

Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required as business needs dictate.