Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd and 3rd Shift (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support our operations with hands-on maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The role requires teamwork, adherence to GMP, and safety practices to keep production lines running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with relevant maintenance experience, plus preference for vocational training. Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of related industrial maintenance experience or 4 years in industrial maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Vocational or technical diploma/associates preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact with all levels of staff and contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, Genie lift or scissor lift and other powered industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily PMs as assigned.
• Ensure production lines are mechanically sound.
• Assist other teams when needed (Production, Quality).
• Follow GMP and safety practices.

Skills

General maintenance

Welding

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational Diploma or associate degree

Tools

Forklift

Genie lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that is 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 - $24.55-$29.80/hr

• $0.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 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.

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

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Ensure all assign 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.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
• Other duties as needed.

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.

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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.