Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Sfdbrands; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,059 - 49,662; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading food company in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the smooth operation of production lines and perform preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience in an industrial maintenance environment. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $25.45 to $36.05 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with repairs and maintain production lines.
• Follow company safety protocols and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical & Electronic Systems

Basic Welding

Forklift Operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or Technical Diploma

Job description

****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.****A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!****YOUR OPPORTUNITY:**Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Competitive Starting Pay **- $25.45-36.05/hr*** **$1.00/hr** Shift Differential for **2nd Shift*** Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreIn addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.## ## **THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:***The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.*As a **Maintenance Mechanic**, you’ll bring your expertise in General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical & Electronic Systems, and basic welding to keep our operations running smoothly. Whether you’re working as part of a team or tackling challenges independently, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our plant operates efficiently and safely.**Safety First!** You'll follow all company safety protocols, including **LOCKOUT/TAGOUT** procedures, and adhere to **Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)** to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!**WHAT YOU’LL DO:***The below 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.** **Equipment Maintenance & Repairs:** Ensure all daily preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are completed on schedule to keep operations running smoothly. Maintain production lines in top mechanical condition to minimize downtime. Set up, inspect visually, and test machinery to ensure they are operating as expected. Listen for unusual sounds or malfunctions in machinery, work with supervisors to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. Dismantle malfunctioning machinery, replace or repair faulty parts, and restore them to full functionality. Clean, lubricate, and maintain key machinery components like bearings, gears, and shafts to prevent wear and tear.* **Teamwork & Support:** Assist the production and quality teams as needed, offering support and expertise in troubleshooting or repairs. Take on additional duties as required to ensure the plant operates efficiently and without delays.* **Safety First!** You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!* **Facility Care & Maintenance:** Help repair and maintain the physical structure of the plant to keep it in good working order. Assist with overall plant maintenance tasks, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment for all operations.**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:***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.IndSPR-M/ERelocation Package AvailableNo**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.***Check out this video to learn more about this role!**### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.