Maintenance Mechanic | $24.60-$34.85 + Sign-On Bonus, 2nd/3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our plants running safely and efficiently.

You’ll apply expertise in General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical & Electronic Systems, and basic welding to service production lines and keep equipment in top condition. Work as part of a team or independently, follow all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, and participate in continuous improvement, with opportunities for growth and relocation assistance where

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or 4 years in related field.
• Vocational/technical diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and read work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on production lines to minimize downtime.
• Dismantle, repair, and restore machinery; replace faulty parts and test operation.
• Dismantle, repair, and restore machinery; replace faulty parts and test operation.
• Follow safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout and GMPs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing instructions

Team collaboration

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Technical Diploma / Associate degree (Preferred)

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our plants running safely and efficiently.

You’ll apply expertise in General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical & Electronic Systems, and basic welding to service production lines and keep equipment in top condition. Work as part of a team or independently, follow all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, and participate in continuous improvement, with opportunities for growth and relocation assistance where