Maintenance Tech (D Shift) — Food-Processing Plant

Simmonspetfood; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food is seeking a Maintenance Tech for the D shift to support our poultry processing facility. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining equipment to meet production requirements, with emphasis on safety and compliance with company policies and government regulations.

The candidate should have vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics, with experience in a food processing environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Prefer poultry or food processing industry experience.
• Ability to lift 75-150 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
• Consults with Engineers and vendors as needed. Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed. Will be able to troubleshoot equipment.
• Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities, complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons and government agencies.
• Participates as a member of the Team; attends team meetings; fosters cohesiveness and supports team direction and policy changes.
• Familiar with Simmons operating systems and objectives; maintain familiarity with systems and responsibilities to support them.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Communication

Decision quality

Job description

Simmons Pet Food is seeking a Maintenance Tech for the D shift to support our poultry processing facility. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining equipment to meet production requirements, with emphasis on safety and compliance with company policies and government regulations.

The candidate should have vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics, with experience in a food processing environment preferred.