Smithfield Foods
food processing
MaintenanceTechnician-2ndShift
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“Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting, repair. Review work orders. Respond to emergency calls”
What You'll Achieve.
keeping our plant running smoothly; keep production on track; ensuring equipment runs smoothly and production never skips a beat; ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime of all plant systems; maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment
Industry & Context.
solve complex issues; sharp problem-solving skills; think on your feet
2nd Shift
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.
Respond to emergency calls
Read and interpret technical documents
Disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Fabricate replacement parts
Perform preventive maintenance
Install and maintain essential systems
Install new equipment and utilities
Adhere to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
Follow all company safety protocols
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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; Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals
Full Job Description
****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**** A great job-and a great future-awaits 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. **Apply Now!** ## Your Opportunity ## Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Hourly Maintenance Pay – $22.75-$26.75/hour * $0.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift * Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements * 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 entire operation. The role involves working on systems of varying complexity, requiring your sharp problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet—ensuring equipment runs smoothly and production never skips a beat. Ready to make an impact with every fix you perform? This role offers both challenge and v
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