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

Smithfield Foods; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage starting pay

Shift differential $1.00/hr for 3rd Sh

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic at our Missouri plant. You will perform general maintenance across hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and welding systems, working in teams or solo to keep lines running and safe. GMPs, safety rules, and ISO 14001 procedures guide daily work.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment setup and inspection, and quick problem diagnosis. This role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Or 4 years' direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Vocational or technical diploma from a maintenance/vocational school preferred.
• Ability to function in a team and interact with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to operate forklift, genie lift, scissor lift or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Keep production lines in good mechanical order.
• Assist other teams (Production, Quality) when needed.
• Follow GMPs and safety practices.
• Setup, inspect, and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds and diagnose problems with supervision.
• Dismantle faulty machines and install parts.
• Lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts.
• Repair and maintain the plant structure.
• Follow ISO 14001 procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Electronic Systems

Welding (TIG)

Welding (MIG)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma or Associate Degree

Job description

Have a seat at our table. 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.

Your Opportunity

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 3rd Shift

• 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.

The Maintenance Mechanic must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG).Mechanic must be able to work as a team or individually. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 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 these 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.

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.