Food Plant Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Mechanical

Smithfield Foods; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Education Benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running smoothly in Nebraska. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment, performing preventive maintenance, welding, fabrication, and system installations with a focus on safety and reliability.

You'll work with SAP work orders, read blueprints and schematics, and partner with operations to minimize downtime while upholding Smithfield's standards for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, or 4 years direct experience.
• Vocational/technical diploma preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift or PIT and follow oral/written instructions.
• Read and interpret work orders and equipment manuals.
• Able to read blueprints/schematics and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Efficient Work Order & Emergency Response - Review work orders, determine tools, parts and time; create work orders in SAP; respond to emergencies quickly.
• Hands-On Maintenance & Equipment Repair - Monitor machinery, troubleshoot, repair mechanical systems, weld and fabricate as needed; perform preventive maintenance.
• Installation & System Maintenance - Install and maintain mechanical equipment and electrical controls to spec; ensure safety regulations are met.
• Technical Skills & Problem-Solving - Use basic hand tools and diagnose issues; adhere to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Safety First - Follow all safety protocols including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMPs; pass fit tests for SCBA usage.

Skills

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational Diploma/Technical Diploma

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running smoothly in Nebraska. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment, performing preventive maintenance, welding, fabrication, and system installations with a focus on safety and reliability.

You'll work with SAP work orders, read blueprints and schematics, and partner with operations to minimize downtime while upholding Smithfield's standards for