Maintenance Mechanic - Food Plant, Safe & Efficient Ops

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Scholarship program

Be Well program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in the Kansas City area to perform daily preventive maintenance, repair production equipment, and ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production and quality teams and adherence to GMP and lockout/tagout procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, plus a technical diploma or associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or 4 years in related field.
• Technical or vocational diploma/associate degree preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and coordinate with contractors.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment like forklift, genie lift, or scissor lift.
• Read and follow work orders and maintain daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance tasks to keep production lines running smoothly.
• Dismantle and repair malfunctioning machinery and replace faulty parts.
• Inspect and maintain bearings, gears, and shafts; keep components lubricated.
• Support production and quality teams; assist with repairs as needed.

Skills

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical & Electronic Systems

Welding (basic)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Genie Lift

Scissor Lift

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in the Kansas City area to perform daily preventive maintenance, repair production equipment, and ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production and quality teams and adherence to GMP and lockout/tagout procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, plus a technical diploma or associate degree preferred.