MAINTENANCE TECH I

SMC 23rd Street LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Meat Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to assist the maintenance team in monitoring building systems, performing preventive maintenance, and repairs. Shifts and schedules are coordinated by maintenance supervision to ensure coverage, with overtime and weekends as needed.

The role requires basic electrical/hydraulic understanding, tool proficiency, and strong safety awareness to maintain GMP standards and equipment integrity in a food processing environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems.
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Air filter identification and replacement.
• V-Belt identification and replacement.
• Light Bulb identification and replacement.
• Basic Plumbing identification and repair (Water Closet, sinks, fittings, Pipe threading, Etc.).
• Door repair (Seals, handles, Etc.).
• Inspection of Facility safety devices (Fire Extinguisher, Eye wash station, Etc.).
• Maintain building and grounds.
• Oil identification and change.
• Bearings identification, lubrication, and repair.
• Conveyor belt identification and repair.
• Pneumatic hose identification and repair.
• Process equipment assembly.
• Basic Electrical identification and repair (Plug, Relay, VFD, Etc.).
• Motor/Gearbox identification and repair.
• Tap and Die identification and utilization.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Identify equipment issues that are an employee and / or a food safety hazard.
• Perform maintenance duties.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain operational ability and integrity of equipment.
• Maintain areas associated with maintenance to GMP standards.
• Operate equipment using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
• Safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain required company & departmental records and documents.
• Record daily notes in PM assignments/work orders.
• Follow all food safety (GMP) and safety guidelines.
• Maintain personal tools and PPE.
• Comply with GMP and safety policies.

Skills

Electrical systems

Schematic reading

Tool usage

Communication skills

Problem solving

Oil identification

Bearings lubrication

Conveyor belts

Pneumatic hoses

Motor/gearbox repair

Electrical identification

Plumbing basics

Door repair

Safety inspections

Maintenance planning

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Tech I

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: Maintenance

SUMMARY

As a valuable member of the Maintenance Team, a Maintenance Technician I will assist other members of the maintenance team in assuring smooth operation of all Standard Meat building systems. Duties will include equipment / building system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair. Shifts, starting times and workdays will always be determined by production scheduling and coordinated by maintenance supervision to provide adequate coverage of all affected areas. Good attendance and must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Routinely inspect equipment
• Able to identify potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Able to identify equipment issues that are an employee and / or a food safety hazard. undefined
• Perform maintenance duties
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain operational ability and integrity of equipment.
• Able to maintain areas associated with maintenance, to the level of requirements covered under the Master Sanitation.
• Operate Equipment
• Able to safely operate various hand tools, power tools, large shop tools, and test instruments such as Voltmeter.
• Able to safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain all required company & departmental records and documents
• Daily notes recorded in One-Note PM assignments/work orders
• Daily blade removal log undefined
• Miscellaneous Responsibilities
• Keep work area clean and free of clutter and debris
• Follow all food safety (GMP) and safety guidelines
• Keep personal tools cleaned, maintained and organized
• Food Safety and Employee Safety
• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of G.M.P.’s and follow accordingly.
• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of Standard Meat Company’s Maintenance Program, Safety programs and all Company policies and follow accordingly.
• Appropriate personal safety equipment must be used at all times.
• Hard hats, steel toe boots or shoes and hair nets shall be worn on plant premises.
• Clean frocks shall be worn in production and vinyl gloves as needed.
• Tools must be kept clean.
• Under no circumstances shall any equipment safety devices be bypassed at any time.
• Job assignments shall be made and coordinated by the Supervisor of Maintenance - either verbal, written memo or listed on the weekly maintenance task list.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
• Basic Schematic reading
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Air filter identification and replacement
• V-Belt identification and replacement
• Light Bulb identification and replacement
• Basic Plumbing identification and repair (Water Closet, sinks, fittings, Pipe threading, Etc.)
• Door repair (Seals, handles, Etc.)
• Inspection of Facility safety devices (Fire Extinguisher, Eye wash station, Etc.)
• Maintain building and grounds
• Oil identification and change
• Bearings identification, lubrication, and repair
• Conveyor belt identification and repair
• Pneumatic hose identification and repair
• Process equipment assembly
• Basic Electrical identification and repair (Plug, Relay, VFD, Etc.)
• Motor/Gearbox identification and repair
• Tap and Die identification and utilization

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education or minimum of 2 years related experience or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

FunctionAmount of Time NoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Stand XWalk XSit X Use hands to finger, handle or feel XReach with hands and arms XClimb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below.FunctionAmount of Time NoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 poundsX More than 100 poundsX

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F FreezerWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Until properly trained, maintenance mechanics will not work on any equipment or building systems they have not been trained on. It is the responsibility of members of the maintenance team to ask for assistance and/or training on any tasks they are not qualified to perform.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Signature acknowledges that you have read and understand the job and responsibilities. _________________________________ ___________________ Print Name Date _________________________________ Signature

CHANGE LOG AND COMPANY OVERVIEW

Change Log:Added: 02/06/2026 Change Log We are people powered! If you want to build strong relationships, grow professionally and personally, and produce quality, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our name is Standard but our game is custom. We deliver beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions for the food service and retail industries. With highly automated facilities and a highly skilled workforce, we supply national and international restaurant chains—including casual, quick-service, and fast-casual restaurants—major supermarkets, and club stores with customized beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions. We are a further meat processing company that strives for excellence on every level!