Food Processing Maintenance Tech — Growth & Tuition Aid

Smithfield Foods; Comisión de Fomento de Perú; Presencial; ARS 9.999.999.999; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Education benefits

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Smithfield Foods is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep state-of-the-art food processing equipment running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and replace components across conveyors, pumps, slicers, and hydraulic units in a fast-paced plant environment.

Join a team that values hands-on skills, safety, and reliability. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, collaboration with crew leaders, and opportunities for hands-on growth in a high‑volume facility.

Formación

• High school diploma or 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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsabilidades

• Repair and Troubleshooting: You'll diagnose and repair a wide range of food processing equipment, including sizers, stuffers, vacuum pumps, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves, and hydraulic units, keeping operations running smoothly.
• Component Replacement and Rebuilds: Take charge of replacing belts, sprockets, gears, chains, and valves while rebuilding essential components like pumps, gearboxes, and valves to ensure equipment stays in top condition.
• Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Mechanical Maintenance: Your expertise will be critical in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, addressing mechanical wear issues, welding machine components, and maintaining proper machine safety features.
• Preventative Maintenance and Installation: You'll perform regular preventative maintenance, such as lubricating parts, drives, and chains, and handle equipment installations by connecting air, water, and gas lines, as well as aligning and leveling machinery, utilizing hand tools, test meters, controls, etc.
• Team Collaboration and Support: Work closely with your Crew Leader and Supervisor, taking on additional tasks and contributing to the success of the team by ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Strong mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

English language proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Forklift

Genie lift

Scissor lift

Descripción del empleo

Smithfield Foods is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep state-of-the-art food processing equipment running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and replace components across conveyors, pumps, slicers, and hydraulic units in a fast-paced plant environment.

Join a team that values hands-on skills, safety, and reliability. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, collaboration with crew leaders, and opportunities for hands-on growth in a high‑volume facility.