Food Processing Maintenance Mechanic | Growth & Competitive Pay

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to perform repair and troubleshooting on a variety of food processing equipment in a fast-paced plant environment. The role includes preventative maintenance, belt/gear replacements, and alignments, with opportunities for growth and relocation support.

All applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced environment.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot food processing equipment including sizers, stuffers, vacuum pumps, packaging machinery, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves and hydraulic units.
• Replace belts, sprockets, gears, chains and valves.
• Rebuild valves, pumps and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic machine problems and repair as needed.
• Repair machine guarding, bolt replacements and other wear-related breakdowns.
• Weld machine components as required.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance like lubrication of parts, drives, chains.
• Installations including hooking up air, water, gas and alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

English literacy

Independent worker

Read/write English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Test meters

Controls

Job description

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to perform repair and troubleshooting on a variety of food processing equipment in a fast-paced plant environment. The role includes preventative maintenance, belt/gear replacements, and alignments, with opportunities for growth and relocation support.

All applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.