Maintenance Tech I (D Shift)

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a maintenance-focused professional to assist in equipment repairs and preventive maintenance within our Arkansas facility. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to lean and quality systems to support production goals.

Qualified candidates will have vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair and familiarity with refrigeration or hydraulics; strong troubleshooting and communication skills are required for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair.
• Familiarity with refrigeration or hydraulics is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently.
• Consults with Engineers and vendors; performs layout work; troubleshoots equipment.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Education

Vocational training

Job description

Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures in the operation of the facility where employed.

Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures in the operation of the facility where employed.

ESSENTIAL POSITION 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 of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities

Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift. Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Travel

NA

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience

Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.

Industry Experience

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Competencies

Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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