Maintenance Technician

Smithfield Foods; Peru (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure operational efficiency by troubleshooting and repairing state-of-the-art food processing equipment. Successful candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude and will be involved in preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing food processing equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and installations.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $27.65/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
  
  

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you a talented mechanic searching for a career that offers excitement, growth, and recognition for your expertise? At Smithfield, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations, keeping state-of-the-art food processing equipment running at peak performance. From troubleshooting and repairing advanced machinery to working on cutting-edge systems like conveyors, vacuum pumps, and hydraulic units, no two days are the same. Join a team that values your skills, empowers your success, and rewards your dedication with opportunities to grow and thrive. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

What You’ll Do

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Repair and Troubleshooting: You’ll diagnose and repair a wide range of food processing equipment, including sizers, stuffers, vacuum pumps, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves, and hydraulic units, keeping operations running smoothly.

Component Replacement and Rebuilds: Take charge of replacing belts, sprockets, gears, chains, and valves while rebuilding essential components like pumps, gearboxes, and valves to ensure equipment stays in top condition.

Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Mechanical Maintenance: Your expertise will be critical in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, addressing mechanical wear issues, welding machine components, and maintaining proper machine safety features.

Preventative Maintenance and Installation: You’ll perform regular preventative maintenance, such as lubricating parts, drives, and chains, and handle equipment installations by connecting air, water, and gas lines, as well as aligning and leveling machinery, utilizing hand tools, test meters, controls, etc.

Team Collaboration and Support: Work closely with your Crew Leader and Supervisor, taking on additional tasks and contributing to the success of the team by ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence.

What We’re Seeking

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 + years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  
  

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

Qualification List

• Vocational or technical diploma, or associate degree in maintenance (preferred)
• Excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a respectful and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a supportive and productive work environment with all levels of team personnel including outside contractors.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Loud noise levels require hearing protection; vision requirements include close, distance, and adjustable focus.
  
  

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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