Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping our plant running smoothly, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast‑paced food processing environment. As a jack‑of‑all‑trades, you will use expertise in electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, and fabrication to solve complex issues and keep production on track.

• Efficient Work Order & Emergency Response – review work orders, use SAP to create them, determine tools, parts and manpower needed, and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Hands‑On Maintenance & Equipment Repair – monitor machinery while operating, disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, replace faulty parts, fabricate replacement parts with welding and sheet‑metal work, and perform preventive maintenance on pumps, packaging, slicing equipment, etc.
• Installation & System Maintenance – install and maintain mechanical equipment, piping, electrical controls, and utilities (electrical, water, gas, drain lines) to keep operations running at full capacity.
• Technical Skills & Problem‑Solving – utilize hand tools and devices, adhere to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, and support all plant systems.
• Safety First – follow lockout/tagout procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all company safety protocols.

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience, 4 years of direct experience in mechanical maintenance, or a vocational diploma/associate degree in a technical maintenance field.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of personnel and contractors.
• Capability to operate forklift, genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and interpret equipment manuals.

• Hourly maintenance pay of $25.60‑$32.75 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential for third shift.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit available to eligible full‑time and part‑time team members.
• Relocation assistance packages and tuition assistance for professional development.

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 veteran 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.