Maintenance Tech I - Equipment Repair & Troubleshooting

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance across the facility. You will troubleshoot, perform repairs, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, teamwork, and participating in LEAN and company policies while maintaining quality and reliability of equipment in extreme environments and high-noise areas.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Industry experience in poultry or food processing is preferred.
• Communication and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance to ensure production efficiency.
• Repair, replace, or adjust equipment as needed according to production requirements.
• Consult with engineers and vendors; perform layout work and troubleshoot equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and government regulations; ensure safe operation and environment.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Education

Vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance across the facility. You will troubleshoot, perform repairs, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, teamwork, and participating in LEAN and company policies while maintaining quality and reliability of equipment in extreme environments and high-noise areas.