Smithfield Foods

food processing

MaintenanceTechnician2ndShift

$0–0k Des Moines, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

food processing
Problems you'll solve

solve complex issues; sharp problem-solving skills; think on your feet

Eligibility Requirements

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

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