Maintenance Technician (mechanic/electrician)

Smithfield Foods; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing routine and emergency maintenance on production equipment in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have technical training and experience with mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery. Join a company that values talent and offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with packing or production machines.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Provide emergency repairs during production.

Skills

Technical training in electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Experience with PLC systems

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Business Title:

Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician

Location:

St. Charles, IL

Position Summary:

Smithfield Foods Packaged Meats Division is currently looking for a Maintenance Mechanic at our dry sausage manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Illinois.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Performs routine, proactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance in a commercial consumer packaged goods facility.
2. Works third shift (10:30pm to 7am, start times may vary) with frequent weekend overtime.
3. Provides emergency and scheduled repairs of production equipment during production and machine service.
4. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
5. Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on packaging and production machines.
6. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance and service.
7. Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
8. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Technical training and experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, PLC, and pneumatic systems.
• At least 2 years of related experience with packing or production machines.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders and stairs.
• Basic math skills and ability to read and write English at least at an 8th grade level.
• Satisfactory score on maintenance technology skill assessment.

Wage Structure (testing required at each level):

• Entry Level: $24.07 per hour
• Level 1: $26.46 per hour
• Level 2: $28.85 per hour (+.20 shift differential)

Disclaimer:

This description is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. It reflects the essential job elements for performance, development, and compensation decisions. Other duties may be performed as required.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates can apply online at www.smithfieldfoods.com/careers, email their resume to [e-mail], or call 630-549-2206.

Why Work at Smithfield Foods?

We value talented associates, diversity, leadership, and a bias toward action. We offer broad exposure to all aspects of the business and pride in ownership of results within a cross-functional team.

Smithfield Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability. We participate in the E-Verify program.