Smithfield
food processing
2nd-KitchenMechanic
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“2nd-Kitchen Mechanic at Smithfield. Skills: troubleshoot, repair, mechanical systems, welding. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment. Perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair”
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot; identify faulty/worn parts; localize problem
plant environment will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals, Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud, Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus, Frequently required to walk, use hands to handle or reach with hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, Ability to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms, Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift, Ability to work around animal blood and/or body parts, Ability to work with a knife (if trained), Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Ability to climb, move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms, Can bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout your entire shift, Can walk long distances, Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, including scissor lifts, pallet jacks, etc., Ability to work with a variety of chemicals, solvents, and understand/abide by the corresponding safety data sheet, SDS, Stand and/or work on the moving platforms and elevated platforms
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, 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
Nice to Have
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school
What You'll Do.
troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment
Perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair
Provide technical support for all phases of the operation
Receive work order/request
review to determine needs
Arrive at scene with basic tools and equipment
Maintain various activity records and logs
Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions
Disassemble mechanical equipment
identify faulty/worn parts
Test major subsystems or components to localize problem
Fabricate replacement parts
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment
Install new equipment/appliances including utilities
and maintain mechanical equipment
electrical controls/components
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
function effectively in a team environment; interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors
Communication Scope
follow oral and written instructions; write daily reports
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** 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. **Apply Now!** The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Maintenance Mechanic has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows: • Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed. • When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work. • Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc. • Maintains variou
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