Feed Mill Maintenance Tech — Hands-On Troubleshooter

Smithfield Foods; Faison (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our North Carolina facility to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on feed mill equipment. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, safe operation of tools, and strict adherence to EMS policies.

You will work with a collaborative team to minimize downtime, follow SOPs, and maintain accurate maintenance records while upholding safety and quality standards across the mill operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year of successful industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, repair and assembly of any feed mill equipment.
• Electrician license not required but helpful.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues including solid-state circuitry, 110 v control circuits, lighting circuits, VFD and soft-start drives and 3 phase circuitry.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in pneumatic systems including compressors, cylinders and solenoid valve troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience in liquid systems including positive displacement pumps (rebuilding), metering system calibration, automatic valves and plumbing.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily maintenance work activities in assigned equipment areas and schedules maintenance as required.
• Follows SOPs for maintenance tasks, including replacing, adjusting, and installing feed mill equipment.
• Maintains awareness of maintenance issues and develops strategies to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Develops and improves a cost-effective Preventative Maintenance Program with the supervisor.
• Establishes repair guidelines and communicates parts replacement standards.
• Supports a Safety Awareness Program and maintains housekeeping of tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitors and maintains all feed mill equipment and compliance with EMS policies.
• Maintains maintenance records and inventories, including critical parts usage.
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested; supports safety of staff and assets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Reading English

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our North Carolina facility to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on feed mill equipment. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, safe operation of tools, and strict adherence to EMS policies.

You will work with a collaborative team to minimize downtime, follow SOPs, and maintain accurate maintenance records while upholding safety and quality standards across the mill operations.