Mechanic Lead - 3rd Shift

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Act in concert with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that PM’s are completed, downtime events are responded to appropriately and providing “on the job” training (OJT).
• Ensure the downtime escalation protocol is executed appropriately.
• Conduct rounds multiple times per shift to ensure all work is being logged in SAP appropriately.
• Provide specific hands-on training per the Supervisor’s training plan.
• Be the maintenance point of contact on the floor with personnel from other departments.
• Aid supervisor with conducting root cause problem solving and equipment risk assessments.
• Work flexibly to relieve on both sides of the facility to insure techs receive a day off each week.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to take and pass MCCU designated courses.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Ability to work RTE and Raw side.
• Ability to communicate with others by speaking, reading, and writing English.

Core Values

• Gratitude
• Communication
• Respect
• Accountability

Benefits

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay: $25.70-$33.50/hr$1.00/hr Shift Differential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Pay

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay: $25.70-$33.50/hr$1.00/hr Shift Differential

Schedule

• Work flexible hours as needed.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Relocation Package Available

EEO 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.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
• Check out this video to learn more about this role!