Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 3,596,000 - 4,581,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment.

You will work with electricians, machinists, and operations to ensure uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and support safety and compliance programs. Relocation assistance and education benefits may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing, or 4 years in similar role.
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance preferred.
• Able to operate forklifts or PIT equipment.
• Good reading of work orders, manuals, and electrical diagrams.
• Team player with ability to work with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently review work orders and materials; use SAP to create work orders and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; fabricate parts as needed.
• Install and maintain mechanical systems, piping, and electrical controls following specs and safety rules.
• Adhere to preventive maintenance schedules and troubleshooting procedures.
• Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout and GMPs.

Skills

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Diploma / Vocational training (Preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Maintenance Technician - 3rd ShiftApply: Lincoln, NE: Full time: Posted Today: R-2026-14138**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. **Apply Now!**## YOUR OPPORTUNITY## Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:* Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $26.10-$33.25/hr* $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift* 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 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.* 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.**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.*