Maintenance Technician

• $1.10/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles! Benefits include, but are not limited to:
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  • Agents to help you sell/ buy
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  • Moving of goods and vehicles 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, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
    • When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
    • Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
    • Maintains various activity records and logs.
    • Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
    • Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.
    • Test major subsystems or components to localize problem using specialized equipment.
    • Fabricate replacement parts which may require welding, cutting, or sheet metal work.
    • Perform preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems and equipment. Install new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., electrical, water, gas, or drain lines).
    • Responsibilities include installing, trouble shooting, and maintaining, mechanical equipment, piping systems, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturer's specification, local regulations and Smithfield safety policies.
    • Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, harvest and cutting equipment used in manufacturing environment.
    • Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance operations The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Qualifications
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
      • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years' direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
      • Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).
      • Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
      • 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.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        Work Environment & Physical Demands
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        • The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
        • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
        • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
        • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
        • Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
        • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Careers and Benefits
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits. PEOPLE MATTER More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Working at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally. BENEFITS Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          About Smithfield Foods
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          EEO/AA Information
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
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