Industrial Mechanic Technician — Growth & Benefits

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Mason City, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform daily PMs, inspect machinery, and keep production lines in good mechanical order while following GMP and safety practices.

You will troubleshoot, dismantle and repair equipment, lubricate moving parts, and work with Production and Quality teams. A high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years’ equivalent experience is expected; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ years in industrial maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Or 4 years direct industrial maintenance experience.
• Technical diploma preferred.
• Able to work in a team and interact with all levels.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain production lines and machinery in good order.
• Assist Production and Quality teams when needed.
• Follow GMP and safety practices at all times.
• Set up, inspect, and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for issues and diagnose problems with supervisors.
• Repair or replace defective parts on machines.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, gears, and bearings.
• Maintain facility structures as required.
• Follow ISO 14001 procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Reading instructions

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational Diploma / Associate degree

Tools

Forklift

Genie lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Mason City, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform daily PMs, inspect machinery, and keep production lines in good mechanical order while following GMP and safety practices.

You will troubleshoot, dismantle and repair equipment, lubricate moving parts, and work with Production and Quality teams. A high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years’ equivalent experience is expected; forklift experience is a plus.