Smithfield
food processing
MaintenanceTechnician-2ndShift
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“Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift at Smithfield. Skills: electrical equipment repair, mechanical equipment repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment. Solve complex issues”
What You'll Achieve.
keeping our plant running smoothly; ensuring equipment runs smoothly; production never skips a beat; ensure optimal performance; minimal downtime of all plant systems; maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment; contribute to the success of the team and the plant
Industry & Context.
solve complex issues; sharp problem-solving skills; ability to think on your feet
2nd Shift, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, 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.
and repair electrical and mechanical equipment
Keep production on track
Perform routine maintenance
Provide technical support
Respond to emergency calls
Disassemble mechanical equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Fabricate replacement parts
Perform preventive maintenance
Install mechanical equipment
Install electrical controls
Install new equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors
Communication Scope
Understand and 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!** **Your Opportunity** Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Competitive Starting Pay starting at **$34.46/hr** * **$1.00/hr** Shift Differential for **2nd Shift** * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. **THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:** _The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section._ The **Maintenance Technician** is the go-to for keeping our plant running smoothly, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of **electrical and mechanical equipment** in our fast-paced food processing environment. You’ll be a jack-of-all-trades, bringing your expertise in **electrical controls** , **fluid power** , **mechanical systems** , **welding** , and **fabrication** to solve complex issues and keep production on track. From troubleshooting to hands-on repairs, you’ll tackle everything from routine maintenance to more challenging system fixes, all while providing critical technical support across the
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