Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift (Sign-On Bonus)

About the role

Join our team at Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide with ethical practices. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of equipment and machinery, safe use of tools, and safety of others in the immediate area.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, blowers/fans.
• Resolve equipment malfunctions by evaluating performance breakdowns, identifying root cause, safely repairing the equipment, and preventing recurring failures.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical equipment, piping systems, and electrical controls/components according to manufacturer’s specifications, local regulations, and Smithfield safety policies.
• Perform visual and basic preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment such as pumps, Wrap Machines, Dock Doors, Dock Locks, and Dock Levelers.
• Coordinate with supervisor for short-term and long-term repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Receive work orders, review them to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
• Respond to crisis calls with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
• Ensure all assigned work and preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Follow all work instructions and document all appropriate records to meet OSHA, EPA, USDA, and Warehouse management requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, or associate’s degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school is 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.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair is preferred.
• Ability to read and write work orders, instructions, daily reports, and machine manuals.
• Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $23.10/Hour
• Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Roth IRA Matching
• Retirement Benefits
• Education Benefit Available
• Tuition Assistance

Pay

$23.10 per hour

Schedule

Full-time position