Maintenance Technician II

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A great job—and a great future—awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $29-$31/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tool, equipment, time, parts and supplies requirements, and meets schedules.
• When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
• Read blueprints, schematics, 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 running any electrical, water, gas, or drain lines required.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, exhaust fans, blowers and electrical controls.
• Responsibilities include installing, trouble shooting, and maintaining, mechanical equipment, piping systems, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturer's specification, local regulations and Triumph safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma; associate technical maintenance or vocational school degree a plus.

• At least 2+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance preferably in a food manufacturing.

• Must be able to read and write fluently in English. Must be able to understand technical and training manuals written in English. 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 scissors lifts.
• Must be able to interpret basic machine electrical schematics.
• Ability to read blueprint drawings.
• Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance operations.
• Displays sound judgment, organizational skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Requires physical strength and agility necessary to perform lifting of 50# or more.
• Must be dependable and have an excellent attendance record.

• Ability to fill out paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory and preventive maintenance forms.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment and components.
• Select and properly use lubrication in maintenance of equipment.
• Apply sealants and fillers.
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety including PPE use and reaction to emergencies and accidents.
• Identify and safely use hand and power tools associated with the trade.
• Understanding of blueprint basics.
• Ability to apply OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to install, repair, replace and maintain gaskets, seals, packings, o-rings, belt drives, bearings and couplings.
• Ability to select and use various types of chemical cleaners and strippers.
• Ability to maintain and repair drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems.
• Ability to maintain and repair various types of valves.
• Ability to install drywall.
• Ability to finish and repair drywall.
• Ability to maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, valves and faucets.
• Ability to use techniques in oxyfuel cutting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motors.
• Abili…