Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician in Grayson, KY. You will troubleshoot and repair production equipment across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, welding, and refrigeration systems, and maintain plant equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires good mechanical skills, ability to read and write, and a commitment to safety and attendance. Relocation package available for eligible candidates and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills and ability to repair industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and write and comprehend written instructions.
• Excellent attendance and dependability required.
• Knowledge of AC/DC controls.
• Willing to complete maintenance level 4 training under MTP program.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, welding, refrigeration).
• Maintain all plant equipment.
• Perform assigned duties with mechanical aptitude.

Skills

Good mechanical skills

Ability to read and write

Excellent attendance

Knowledge of AC/DC controls

Willing to complete training

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $22.820-$35.75/hr Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• PM Equipment Troubleshoot and repair of production equipment & systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, welding, refrigeration)
• Maintain all plant equipment
• Mechanical ability to perform other assigned duties.

The above responsibilities are not all-inclusive and are subject to further addition or modification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Good mechanical skills including but not limited to repair of gearboxes, bearings, etc.
• Ability to read and write and comprehend written instructions.
• Excellent attendance.
• Knowledge of AC/DC controls.
• Ability to continue to gain skills.
• Ability to maintain plant drains and pipes.
• Satisfactory work record.
• Experience in industrial equipment maintenance.
• Ability to perform all tasks as assigned.
• Candidates must be willing and able to complete maintenance level 4 training in accordance with the MTP program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; sit; climb; or balance. The employee will regularly work at elevated heights. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An individual in this position will be exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions when performing duties. Indoors, an individual will be exposed to cold environments ranging from -10 to 45 deg F or hot environments exceeding 100 deg F.

Relocation Package Available

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.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. Good food. Responsibly.

We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.

Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.

We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.

Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.