Industrial Maintenance Tech – Food Processing (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Relocation Assistance

Education benefit available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment, ammonia systems, and related facilities.

You will read data from gauges, operate plant equipment, and ensure safe, compliant operation across HVAC, refrigeration, and engine room processes. The role requires high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance (or 4 years in similar settings).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years in related environment.
• Ability to work with or without supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing is a plus; reading schematics preferred.
• Ammonia operator license or certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler, ammonia refrigeration, air compressors and wastewater systems.
• Follow procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations.
• Read, record, and interpret data from gauges and computer programs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic mechanical repairs on systems.
• Use Word/Excel and SAP for data entry and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Reading schematics

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Ammonia handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ammonia operator license/certification

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

SAP

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment, ammonia systems, and related facilities.

You will read data from gauges, operate plant equipment, and ensure safe, compliant operation across HVAC, refrigeration, and engine room processes. The role requires high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance (or 4 years in similar settings).