Maintenance Technician: Food Processing & Equipment Expert

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods Hiring Center in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the day shift to keep production equipment running smoothly and safely. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and teamwork in a food-processing setting.

Responsibilities include repairing, replacing components, and coordinating with engineers and vendors to resolve issues. English proficiency and a high school diploma are required; poultry/food processing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Preferred poultry or food processing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, or adjusts equipment to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Consults with engineers and vendors; troubleshoot as needed.
• Complies with safety requirements and company policies.
• Participates in team development and communicates effectively to achieve alignment.
• Performs other duties to support business objectives as needed.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

LEAN

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Good command of English language

Job description

Simmons Foods Hiring Center in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the day shift to keep production equipment running smoothly and safely. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and teamwork in a food-processing setting.

Responsibilities include repairing, replacing components, and coordinating with engineers and vendors to resolve issues. English proficiency and a high school diploma are required; poultry/food processing experience is preferred.