Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Position Overview

Maintenance Mechanic at Smithfield responsible for preventing downtime through routine maintenance, equipment repair, and support of production and quality teams.

• Perform daily preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on production lines.
• Set up, inspect, and test machinery for proper operation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Dismantle and repair malfunctioning machinery, replace parts as needed.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain bearings, gears, shafts, and other components.
• Assist production and quality teams with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Repair and maintain physical plant structure to keep it safe and organized.
• Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout and GMPs.
• Document work orders and write daily reports.

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ year related experience, or 4 years direct experience.
• Vocational or associate degree in technical maintenance preferred.
• Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts, gear lifts, scissor lifts or other powered industrial trucks.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to read and apply work orders and equipment manuals.
• Valid driver's license recommended.

• Competitive starting pay $25.35–$33.60 per hour.
• Shift differential $0.50 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• Other benefits including paid time off and wellness programs.

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, disability status or any other protected group status.