Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

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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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• Competitive Starting Pay – $28.10/hr. to start
• Shift Differential – $1.25 per hour for 3rd shift
• 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.

Are you a talented mechanic searching for a career that offers excitement, growth, and recognition for your expertise? At Smithfield, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations, keeping state‑of‑the‑art food processing equipment running at peak performance. From troubleshooting and repairing advanced machinery to working on cutting‑edge systems like conveyors, vacuum pumps, and hydraulic units, no two days are the same. Join a team that values your skills, empowers your success, and rewards your dedication with opportunities to grow and thrive.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

• Repair and Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and repair a wide range of food processing equipment, including sizers, stuffers, vacuum pumps, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves, and hydraulic units, keeping operations running smoothly.
• Component Replacement and Rebuilds:
  Replace belts, sprockets, gears, chains, and valves while rebuilding essential components such as pumps, gearboxes, and valves to ensure equipment stays in top condition.
• Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Mechanical Maintenance:
  Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, address mechanical wear issues, weld machine components, and maintain proper machine safety features.
• Preventative Maintenance and Installation:
  Perform regular preventative maintenance—lubricating parts, drives, and chains—and handle equipment installations by connecting air, water, and gas lines, aligning and leveling machinery, and using hand tools, test meters, and controls.
• Team Collaboration and Support:
  Work closely with your Crew Leader and Supervisor, take on additional tasks, and contribute to the success of the team by ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence.

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years of direct experience in such an environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, able to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Vocational or technical diploma, or associate degree in maintenance (preferred).
• Excel in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a respectful and team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a supportive and productive work environment with all levels of team personnel, including outside contractors.

• Majority of the time spent in the plant environment – wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Loud noise levels require hearing protection. Vision requirements include close, distance, and adjustable focus.

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.