Industrial Maintenance Technician: Boilers, Ammonia & HVAC

Smithfield Foods; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Education benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support preventive maintenance and operation of thermal processing systems at our facility. The role emphasizes safe operation of ammonia systems, boiler operations, and equipment reliability within a round-the-clock team.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with related industrial maintenance experience and strong communication skills. Relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience OR 4 years of maintenance experience in industrial settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to read gauges and schematics.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate safety-critical equipment and maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment.
• Follow procedures to comply with regulations and perform preventative maintenance.
• Work as part of a round-the-clock team using written, verbal, and electronic communication.
• Read and record data from gauges and computer systems; enter data into SAP and Excel.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and troubleshoot systems electrically and mechanically.
• Install plumbing and follow PPE requirements when handling hazardous chemicals.
• Operate PIT equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts as needed.
• Maintain and clean equipment and participate in system improvement feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Reading schematics

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support preventive maintenance and operation of thermal processing systems at our facility. The role emphasizes safe operation of ammonia systems, boiler operations, and equipment reliability within a round-the-clock team.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with related industrial maintenance experience and strong communication skills. Relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package are available.