Industrial Maintenance Technician — Grow & Impact

Smithfield Foods; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Indiana is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep state-of-the-art meat processing equipment running at peak efficiency.

You will diagnose and repair items such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and valves, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with team leads to ensure reliability and safety.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($28.85–$35.45), shift differential for 3rd shift, comprehensive benefits, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or 4 years direct experience in similar environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Effective communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of food processing equipment including conveyors, pumps, and valves.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replacements to ensure equipment reliability.
• Repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and address wear issues.
• Install equipment and connect air, water, and gas lines as needed.
• Collaborate with Crew Leader and Supervisor to support operational excellence.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

PIT operation experience

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Indiana is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep state-of-the-art meat processing equipment running at peak efficiency.

You will diagnose and repair items such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and valves, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with team leads to ensure reliability and safety.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($28.85–$35.45), shift differential for 3rd shift, comprehensive benefits, and education assistance.