Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our Iowa plant running smoothly. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment.

We offer industry-leading wages and benefits, including a $26.75 start pay, $1.00/hr second shift differential, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, relocation assistance, and education benefits for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year of industrial mechanical maintenance experience or 4 years in industrial/mechanical maintenance in a food environment.
• Vocational/Technical diploma or associate degree in a technical maintenance field preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and interact with all levels of personnel and contractors.
• Ability to operate forklifts or other PIT equipment.
• Able to read and execute work orders and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Efficient work order & emergency response: review orders, prepare tools, use SAP to create work orders, and diagnose issues.
• Hands-on maintenance & equipment repair: monitor, disassemble, replace parts, and test for proper function.
• Installation & system maintenance: install and maintain mechanical/electrical systems per specs and safety rules.
• Technical skills & problem‑solving: use basic tools and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Safety first: follow LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and GMP practices to keep the plant safe.

Skills

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

SAP

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical diploma or associate degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

Industry‑leading wages and benefits include:

• $26.75 start pay.
• $1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits and more.
• Relocation assistance packages available.
• Education benefit available to full‑time and part‑time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Additional opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance are provided.

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 – 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:

• 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

Relocation package available.

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.