Maintenance Mechanic: High Pay, Benefits & Relocation

Smithfield Foods; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage starting pay

Shift differential $1.00/hr for 3rd Sh

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic at our Missouri plant. You will perform general maintenance across hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and welding systems, working in teams or solo to keep lines running and safe. GMPs, safety rules, and ISO 14001 procedures guide daily work.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment setup and inspection, and quick problem diagnosis. This role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Or 4 years' direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Vocational or technical diploma from a maintenance/vocational school preferred.
• Ability to function in a team and interact with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to operate forklift, genie lift, scissor lift or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Keep production lines in good mechanical order.
• Assist other teams (Production, Quality) when needed.
• Follow GMPs and safety practices.
• Setup, inspect, and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds and diagnose problems with supervision.
• Dismantle faulty machines and install parts.
• Lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts.
• Repair and maintain the plant structure.
• Follow ISO 14001 procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Electronic Systems

Welding (TIG)

Welding (MIG)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma or Associate Degree

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic at our Missouri plant. You will perform general maintenance across hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and welding systems, working in teams or solo to keep lines running and safe. GMPs, safety rules, and ISO 14001 procedures guide daily work.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment setup and inspection, and quick problem diagnosis. This role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and strong teamwork.