Smithfield
food manufacturing
MaintenanceTechnicianIII2ndShift
“Maintenance Technician III - 2nd Shift at Smithfield. Skills: Industrial mechanical maintenance, Food manufacturing maintenance, RETA certification. Attain RETA certification. Demonstrate safety leadership skills”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting abilities; System analysis & troubleshooting
Willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), Willing to work extended hours, Willing to work weekends, Plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, Plant environment includes extreme cold and heat, Work near moving mechanical parts, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to chemicals, Noise level can be loud, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus, Frequently required to walk, Frequently use hands to handle, Frequently reach with hands, Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Frequently talk or hear
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, RETA Certification, Ammonia Refrigeration, Engine & Boiler systems, Electricity & motor controls, Controls & instrumentation, PLC/software & hardware, Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Mechanical systems, Predictive/Predictive maintenance, Maintenance Planning, Site utilities, System analysis & troubleshooting, Pipefitting & welding, Machining, Metal fabrication, Basic computer skills, Ability to work independently
Nice to Have
Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance, Related college or technical level course work
What You'll Do.
Attain RETA certification
Demonstrate safety leadership skills
Follow safe work practices
Plan and conduct equipment repairs
Conduct routine audits
Conduct equipment inspections
Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities
Maintain open communication with operations
Respond to unplannedergency work requests
Follow food safety practices
Follow good manufacturing practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs; Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations
Communication Scope
Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations
Process & Methodology
Maintenance Planning
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