Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Overview

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A great job—and a great future await 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:
  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.

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.

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…