Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 34,233 - 45,598; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic in Tar Heel, North Carolina, to ensure efficient operations through equipment maintenance and repairs. You will proactively maintain machinery, adhere to safety protocols, and assist the production team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in mechanical maintenance, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers competitive starting pay and a relocation package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and follow safety protocols.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assist production and quality teams in repairs and troubleshooting.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Repair physical structures of the plant as needed.

Skills

General Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical & Electronic Systems

Basic Welding

Teamwork

Forklift Operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational Diploma or Technical Diploma

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

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

• Competitive Starting Pay – $24.85‑33.10/hr
• $0.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• 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

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll bring your expertise in General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical & Electronic Systems, and basic welding to keep our operations running smoothly. Whether you're working as part of a team or tackling challenges independently, you'll play a key role in ensuring our plant operates efficiently and safely.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Equipment Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure all daily preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are completed on schedule to keep operations running smoothly. Maintain production lines in top mechanical condition to minimize downtime. Set up, inspect visually, and test machinery to ensure they are operating as expected. Listen for unusual sounds or malfunctions in machinery, work with supervisors to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. Dismantle malfunctioning machinery, replace or repair faulty parts, and restore them to full functionality. Clean, lubricate, and maintain key machinery components like bearings, gears, and shafts to prevent wear and tear.
• Teamwork & Support: Assist the production and quality teams as needed, offering support and expertise in troubleshooting or repairs. Take on additional duties as required to ensure the plant operates efficiently and without delays.
• 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!
• Facility Care & Maintenance: Help repair and maintain the physical structure of the plant to keep it in good working order. Assist with overall plant maintenance tasks, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment for all operations.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING

• 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.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Relocation Package Available: Yes

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.