Maintenance Tech I – Food Processing Equipment Repair

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a maintenance-focused technician to assist with equipment repair and preventative maintenance in the plant. You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace components to keep production running efficiently and safely.

The role requires experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics. You will collaborate with engineers and vendors, adhere to LEAN and safety standards, and support continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform repairs to meet production needs.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairs, replacements, or adjustments to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Consults with engineers and vendors as needed and performs layout work for projects.
• Must meet safety requirements per Simmons Foods policies and government regulations.
• Work as part of the team to implement best practices and resolve issues.
• Follows Simmons operating systems principles and contributes to quality, LEAN, and environment programs.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Education

Vocational training

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a maintenance-focused technician to assist with equipment repair and preventative maintenance in the plant. You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace components to keep production running efficiently and safely.

The role requires experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics. You will collaborate with engineers and vendors, adhere to LEAN and safety standards, and support continuous improvement across the