Smithfield
food processing
MaintenanceTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Maintenance Technician at Smithfield. Skills: Electrical controls, Fluid power, Mechanical systems, Welding, Fabrication. Receive work order. Review work order”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot; Problem solving
Lift up to 75 pounds, Lift up to 50 pounds, Work near moving mechanical parts, Exposure to fumes, Exposure to airborne particles, Exposure to chemicals, Work in extreme cold, Work in extreme heat, Work in wet conditions, Work in humid conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years industrial mechanical maintenance experience, 4 years direct industrial mechanical maintenance experience, Ability to operate a forklift, Ability to operate a genie lift, Ability to operate a scissor lift, Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, Understand and follow oral instructions, Understand and follow written instructions, Read and execute work order, Write daily reports, Translate equipment manuals
Nice to Have
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, Associate degree from technical maintenance school, Associate degree from vocational school
What You'll Do.
Determine tools needed
Determine equipment needed
Determine time needed
Determine manpower needed
Determine parts needed
Determine supplies needed
Arrive at scene with basic tools
Arrive at scene with equipment
Read technical manuals
Maintain activity records
Observe equipment operation
Disassemble mechanical equipment
Identify faulty parts
Fabricate replacement parts
Perform sheet metal work
Perform preventive maintenance
Install new equipment
Install electrical utilities
Install water utilities
Install gas utilities
Install mechanical equipment
Install piping systems
Install electrical controls
Install electrical components
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Maintain mechanical equipment
Maintain piping systems
Maintain electrical controls
Maintain electrical components
Perform preventive maintenance schedules
Perform predictive maintenance schedules
Operate small hand tools
Operate devices for mechanical maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact productively with team personnel; Interact productively with outside contractors
Communication Scope
Written 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 - $24.25-$31.65/hr * $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd or 3rd shift * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More * 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 Maintenance Technician has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions. ## **Core Responsibilities** * Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, eq
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