Maintenance Mechanic - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Education Benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold high standards of equipment reliability and GMP/Safety practices on the production floor.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and coordinate with production and quality teams to minimize downtime. The role requires the ability to read work orders, document daily activities, operate forklifts, and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year experience in industrial maintenance or 4 years in related field.
• Vocational/Technical diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift, Genie lift or scissor lift or other PITs.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.
• Teamwork and ability to interact with all levels of personnel and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned daily PMs are completed.
• Keep production lines in good mechanical order.
• Assist other teams (Production, Quality) when needed.
• Follow GMPs and safety practices at all times.
• Set up and inspect machinery and equipment; test operations.
• Dismantle defective machines and install replacements when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Reading & writing instructions

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical diploma or associate degree

Job description

Company Culture and Values

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Pay and Benefits

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

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $30.77-$40.05/hr
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
• In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed.
• Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
• Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
• Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
• Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
• Other duties as needed.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred)
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

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