Maintenance Technician I - Food Processing & Refrigeration

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, replace and troubleshoot equipment to keep production running smoothly in Fort Smith, AR.

You will work with engineers and vendors, follow safety, quality and LEAN practices, and participate in team meetings to improve processes and maintain equipment reliability.

Candidates should have vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, refrigeration or hydraulics, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment to meet production requirements.
• Consults with engineers and vendors; troubleshooting equipment.
• Follows safety, LEAN and company policies ensuring safety and environment compliance.
• Participates in team meetings and supports team cohesion and communication.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, replace and troubleshoot equipment to keep production running smoothly in Fort Smith, AR.

You will work with engineers and vendors, follow safety, quality and LEAN practices, and participate in team meetings to improve processes and maintain equipment reliability.

Candidates should have vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, refrigeration or hydraulics, with strong English communication.