Maintenance Mechanic - Food Processing (Relocation Available)

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education benefit

Health benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to repair and troubleshoot food processing equipment and keep production lines running safely. You will work on equipment such as sizers, vacuum systems, conveyors, and packaging gear, with opportunities for skill advancement.

Starting pay ranges between $30.16 and $41.87 per hour with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for the 3rd shift. Relocation assistance and education benefits are available to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Performs repair and troubleshooting on food processing equipment including sizers, stuffers, vacuum pumps, vacuum packaging machinery, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves and hydraulic units.
• Replaces belts, sprockets, gears, chains and valves.
• Rebuilds valves, pumps and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoots pneumatic and hydraulic machine problems and makes repairs as needed.
• Repairs machine guarding, bolt replacement and wear-related breakdowns.
• Welds machine components.
• Performs preventative maintenance like lubrication of parts, drives and chains.
• Installs equipment including air, water, gas hookups and leveling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to repair and troubleshoot food processing equipment and keep production lines running safely. You will work on equipment such as sizers, vacuum systems, conveyors, and packaging gear, with opportunities for skill advancement.

Starting pay ranges between $30.16 and $41.87 per hour with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for the 3rd shift. Relocation assistance and education benefits are available to eligible team members.