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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Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $28.10/hr to start
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

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!

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 like 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, such as lubricating parts, drives, and chains, and handle equipment installations by connecting air, water, and gas lines, aligning and leveling machinery, utilizing hand tools, test meters, controls, etc.
• Team Collaboration and Support: Work closely with your Crew Leader and Supervisor, taking on additional tasks and contributing to team success by ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience or 4 years direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability 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 or 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.

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid…