Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running smoothly in Wilson, NC. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment, using welding, fabrication, and PLC/blueprint reading skills.

You’ll review work orders in SAP, perform preventive maintenance, and act quickly on emergencies to minimize downtime while adhering to GMPs and LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with SAP work orders.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders with tools, equipment, time, parts, and supplies; use SAP to create work orders.
• Monitor machinery in operation; disassemble, troubleshoot, replace faulty parts, and test.
• Fabricate replacement parts using welding and sheet metal.
• Install and maintain electrical, piping, and mechanical systems; ensure safety and specs.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and GMP/lockout/tagout protocols.

Skills

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

• Competitive Starting Pay - $25.55-$35.05/hr
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

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:

• 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 essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are