Maintenance Technician - 2nd 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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**** YOUR OPPORTUNITY
** 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 VALUE YOU’LL BRING
*** The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
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* WHAT YOU’LL DO:

*** 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:
** You’ll 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:
** Take charge of replacing 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:
** Your expertise will be critical in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, addressing mechanical wear issues, welding machine components, and maintaining proper machine safety features.
** Preventative Maintenance and Installation:
** You’ll perform regular preventative maintenance, such as lubricating parts, drives, and chains, and handle equipment installations by connecting air, water, and gas lines, as well as 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 the success of the team by ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence.
** WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions*.
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 + years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
* Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
* Effective communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
** OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
*** Qualification List
** 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.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should…