Maintenance Lead - 2nd Shift (Relocation)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead position is responsible for supervising and guiding a team of maintenance technicians, managing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues, coordinating with departments, ensuring safety and compliance, and overseeing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: Supervise and guide a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard.
• Oversee Maintenance Operations: Manage preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues: Act as the go-to person for diagnosing and solving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Collaborate with Departments: Collaborate with production and other teams to prioritize maintenance needs and reduce disruption.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Ensure all safety protocols, policies, and regulatory standards are followed on the job.
• Manage Inventory: Oversee inventory levels and ensure the team has the tools and parts needed for successful repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school (Preferred).
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Attend "Train the Trainer."
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $25.80/hr -$31.05/hr.
• $0.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits.
• More.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

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Company Culture

Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. We are committed to sustainability, respect, communication, and accountability, and we provide opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

Relocation Packages

IndSPR-M/E Relocation Package Available