Lead Machine Technician/Working Foreman

Sfdbrands; Springfield (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Lead Machine Technician/Working Foreman to join their dynamic team in Springfield. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment. You will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure operational efficiency and provide hands-on training to team members. The company values its employees, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal place to build a lasting career. If you are motivated and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Benefit Plans

Comprehensive Training Programs

Scholarship Program for Employees' Children

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to provide on-the-job training to new team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper execution of downtime escalation protocols.
• Conduct rounds to log work in SAP and assist with problem solving.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Technical Training

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Lead Machine Technician/Working Foreman

Apply remote type Onsite locations Springfield, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-5314

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $27.81

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

This position will act in concert with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that PM’s are completed, downtime events are responded to appropriately and providing “on the job” training (OJT).

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the downtime escalation protocol is executed appropriately.
• Conduct rounds multiple times per shift to ensure all work is being logged in SAP appropriately.
• Provide specific hands-on training per the Supervisor’s training plan.
• Be the maintenance point of contact on the floor with personnel from other departments.
• Assist supervisor with conducting root cause problem solving and equipment risk assessments.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Work flexible hours as needed.
• Comply with all personnel, safety, food safety and company policies and procedures, including production standards.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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Why Work at Smithfield Foods?

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children .

Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or universitythat is not a Guild learning partner.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com .


We believe in the power of protein toend food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio ofhigh-quality iconic brands , such asSmithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others.

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