Mechanic - 1st Shift
Job in
St. Charles, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, 60174, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.
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Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
* Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $30.77-$40.05/hr
* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
* Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
* Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The Maintenance Mechanic must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG). Mechanic must be able to work as a team or individually. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Core Responsibilities
* Ensure all assigned daily PM's are completed.
* Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
* Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
* Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices.
* Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment
* Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
* Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
* Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
* Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
* Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
* Other duties as needed.
The above 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.
Qualifications
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.
* Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred)
* Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
* Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may…
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