Maintenance Technician I - Food Processing Plant

Simmons Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a maintenance technician for on-site work at the Siloam Springs facility. The role focuses on equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and ensuring production runs smoothly.

You will collaborate with engineers, vendors, and the team while upholding safety standards and company policies. Experience with welding, electrical or mechanical repair, refrigeration or hydraulics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Industry experience preferred in poultry or food processing.
• Competencies include strong communication skills and good decision quality.

Responsibilities

• Repairs or replaces equipment to keep production running efficiently.
• Consults with engineers/vendors and performs layout work for projects.
• Adheres to safety policies and government/ company regulations.
• Participates in team meetings and supports team cohesion and objectives.
• Supports Simmons operating systems and Lean principles in daily work.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Communication

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a maintenance technician for on-site work at the Siloam Springs facility. The role focuses on equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and ensuring production runs smoothly.

You will collaborate with engineers, vendors, and the team while upholding safety standards and company policies. Experience with welding, electrical or mechanical repair, refrigeration or hydraulics is preferred.