Maintenance Technician
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits
packages: Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $20.55 -
$29.35$1.10/Hr. shift differential for 2nd and 3rd
shiftComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and
MoreLooking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation
Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles! Benefits include, but
are not limited to: Lump Sum paymentsAgents to help you sell/
buyLease Termination AssistanceMoving of goods and vehiclesIn
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 ResponsibilitiesReceives 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
poundsRegularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the
buddy system or specifically designed lifting devicesSpecific
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.IndSPR T1 -M&E EEO/AA
InformationSmithfield 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.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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