Smithfield
food processing
MaintenanceTechnician-3rdShift
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift at Smithfield. Skills: electrical, mechanical, welding, fabrication. Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
Keeping plant running smoothly; Ensuring equipment runs smoothly; Production never skips a beat; Minimal downtime of all plant systems; Maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; think on your feet
3rd 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, 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.
Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment
Repair electrical and mechanical equipment
Keep production on track
Perform routine maintenance
Fix challenging systems
Provide technical support
Disassemble mechanical equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Pinpoint faulty parts
Test equipment functionality
Fabricate replacement parts
Perform preventive maintenance
Install mechanical equipment
Install electrical controls
Install new equipment
Install electrical utilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact productively with all levels of team personnel; Interact productively with outside contractors
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: * Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $25.60-32.75/hr * $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More * Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements * Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. **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 iss
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