Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our Lincoln plant running smoothly. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced food processing environment, bringing expertise in electrical controls, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication.

You’ll read blueprints, follow GMPs, and use SAP to manage work orders while performing preventive maintenance and improvements that keep production on track.

Qualifications

• Electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work safely and follow GMP and LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders in SAP and create work orders; respond to emergencies quickly.
• Monitor machinery, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, and test components.
• Fabricate replacement parts using welding, cutting, and sheet metal work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps, packaging and slicing equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical, piping, and utility systems as needed.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a compliant, productive plant.

Skills

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Problem solving

Hand tools

Tools

SAP

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $26.10-$33.25/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
• 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.

The Maintenance Technician is the go-to for keeping our plant running smoothly, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment in our fast-paced food processing environment. You'll be a jack-of-all-trades, bringing your expertise in electrical controls , fluid power , mechanical systems , welding , and fabrication to solve complex issues and keep production on track.

From troubleshooting to hands-on repairs, you'll tackle everything from routine maintenance to more challenging system fixes, all while providing critical technical support across the entire operation. The role involves working on systems of varying complexity, requiring your sharp problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet-ensuring equipment runs smoothly and production never skips a beat. Ready to make an impact with every fix you perform? This role offers both challenge and variety in a dynamic, high-energy environment!

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.

• Efficient Work Order & Emergency Response - Review work orders to assess the tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed for each task-ensuring you're always prepared. Use SAP to create work orders. Respond quickly to emergency calls, showing up with the right tools and equipment to get the job done fast and efficiently. Read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and repair complex issues.
• Hands-On Maintenance & Equipment Repair - Monitor machinery while in operation to spot malfunctions early, ensuring production stays on track. Disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, pinpoint faulty parts, replace and reassemble with precision, and test to ensure proper functionality. Fabricate replacement parts when necessary, using skills like welding, cutting, and sheet metal work to ensure repairs are done right. Perform regular preventive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical systems, including pumps, packaging, slicing equipment, and more, keeping everything running smoothly.
• Installation & System Maintenance - Take charge of installing and maintaining essential systems, from mechanical equipment and piping to electrical controls-ensuring everything meets manufacturer specs and local safety regulations. Install new equipment and utilities, including electrical, water, gas, and drain lines, to keep operations running at full capacity.
• Technical Skills & Problem-Solving - Stay sharp with a working knowledge of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance-ready to tackle a variety of tasks with ease. Adhere to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime of all plant systems.
• Safety First! You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each esse