Smithfield Foods
food manufacturing
MaintenanceMechanic3rdShift
“Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Systems, Welding. Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed. Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order”
Industry & Context.
diagnose problem or repair machine
3rd Shift, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), 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 when in the production area, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices, Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus, Frequently required to walk; use hands to handle or reach with hands to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
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, Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors
What You'll Do.
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
Dismantles defective machines and equipment
Cleans and lubricates shafts
and other parts of machinery
Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment
Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed); Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors
Communication Scope
Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals; talk or hear
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