Maintenance Technician III - Refrigeration

About the role

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
• Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
• Maintains various activity records and logs.
• Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.
• Test major subsystems or components to localize problem using specialized equipment.
• Fabricate replacement parts which may require welding, cutting, or sheet metal work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems and equipment.
• Install new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., electrical, water, gas, or drain lines).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, harvest and cutting equipment used in manufacturing environment.
• Work knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• A 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 order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.