Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

About the role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide, producing good food responsibly. Opportunities are available across various locations and functions, supported by core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to prepare for tasks, ensuring readiness with appropriate tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Create work orders in SAP and respond promptly to emergency calls with the right tools and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex issues by reading and interpreting technical documents like blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, replacing faulty parts with precision and testing for proper functionality.
• Fabricate replacement parts using welding, cutting, and sheet metal work to ensure repairs are done correctly.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems, including pumps, packaging, slicing equipment, and more.
• Install and maintain essential systems, such as mechanical equipment, piping, and electrical controls, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
• Operate a forklift, genie lift, or scissor lift to install new equipment and utilities.
• Adhere to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Follow company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment, or 4 years of direct experience in such environments. Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school is preferred. Must have the ability to function effectively in a team environment, interact with all levels of personnel, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, or scissor lift.
• Read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Skills

• Sharp problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $25.10-$28.10/hr with a shift differential of $1.00/hr.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and more.
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Tuition assistance for career growth and development.

Pay

$25.10-$28.10/hr with a shift differential of $1.00/hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the fast-paced food processing environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefits.
• Tuition assistance.

Company Information

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. Check out this video to learn more about this role!