Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

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About the Role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainable food production, where you can contribute to a positive impact on 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

• Ensure all daily preventive maintenance tasks are completed on schedule to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain production lines in top mechanical condition to minimize downtime.
• Set up, inspect visually, and test machinery to ensure they are operating as expected.
• Listen for unusual sounds or malfunctions in machinery, work with supervisors to diagnose and resolve problems quickly.
• Dismantle malfunctioning machinery, replace or repair faulty parts, and restore them to full functionality.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain key machinery components like bearings, gears, and shafts to prevent wear and tear.
• Assist the production and quality teams as needed, offering support and expertise in troubleshooting or repairs.
• Take on additional duties as required to ensure the plant operates efficiently and without delays.
• Follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Requirements

• 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).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Skills

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll need expertise in General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical & Electronic Systems, and basic welding to keep our operations running smoothly. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $27.75-$37.75/hr
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift
• Sign-On Bonus - $X,XXX (if applicable)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Roth IRA
• Retirement Benefits
• Tuition Assistance

Schedule

Second Shift or Third Shift

Pay

$27.75-$37.75/hr