Maintenance Mechanic - Food Plant (Relocation Available)

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $25.40/hr

Shift differential $0.50/hr

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Education benefit

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our plant operations running smoothly. You will perform preventive maintenance, repair critical machinery, and support production and quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll follow strict safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMPs, and may participate in relocation assistance packages. A GED or technical diploma with relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years in similar environment
• Vocational/Technical diploma or associate degree (preferred)
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with all levels of staff
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklift, genie lift or scissor lift

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on production lines to minimize downtime
• Maintain and repair equipment; inspect, diagnose, repair, and test machinery
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to troubleshoot issues
• Follow safety protocols including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMPs to ensure a safe workplace

Skills

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical & Electronic Systems

Welding

Education

GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our plant operations running smoothly. You will perform preventive maintenance, repair critical machinery, and support production and quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll follow strict safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMPs, and may participate in relocation assistance packages. A GED or technical diploma with relevant experience is preferred.