Maintenance & Engineering Technician - Impactful, Hands-On Role

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Scholarship program

Job summary

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Associate Technician in the United States to develop engineering projects, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and perform functionality checks on facility equipment including electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.

You will read and interpret drawings, design modifications, install energy-related equipment, and coordinate preventive maintenance with other departments, while traveling up to 25% and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical or related field is required.
• 1+ years of related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and determine corrective actions.
• Schedule maintenance or safety procedures and coordinate materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and piping sketches.
• Identify improvements to equipment to enhance production efficiency and safety.
• Communicate complex mechanical and electrical issues to Maintenance Manager and teams.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Microsoft Office

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Forklift operation

Genie lift

PIT equipment

Job description

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Associate Technician in the United States to develop engineering projects, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and perform functionality checks on facility equipment including electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.

You will read and interpret drawings, design modifications, install energy-related equipment, and coordinate preventive maintenance with other departments, while traveling up to 25% and