Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide, producing good food the right way. Opportunities are available across various locations and functions, supported by Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to prepare for tasks, ensuring readiness with tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies.
• Create work orders in SAP and respond quickly to emergency calls with the right tools and equipment.
• Monitor machinery during operation to detect malfunctions early and ensure production remains on track.
• Disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, replace faulty parts, and test for proper functionality.
• Fabricate replacement parts using welding, cutting, and sheet metal work to ensure repairs are accurate and effective.
• 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.
• Stay updated with small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance, ready to handle a wide range of tasks.
• Achieve optimal performance and minimize downtime by adhering to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Follow company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school (preferred).
• 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).
• 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

• Sharp problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Knowledge of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$22.75-$26.75/hour with a $0.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Schedule

Hours vary based on department needs.

Benefits

• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Additional benefits include:
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance initiatives.