Maintenance Technician I: Hands-On Repair & Reliability

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist in repairing and maintaining processing equipment at our poultry facility in Arkansas. You will troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely.

You will operate within Simmons’ LEAN and safety systems, participate as a team member, and adapt to the production schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Preference for poultry or food processing experience.
• Must be able to lift 75–150 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently.
• Repair, replace, correct, or adjust equipment as needed for production requirements.
• Consults with engineers and vendors; performs layout work; troubleshoots equipment.
• Adheres to Simmons safety policies and government regulations; supports LEAN and other operating systems.

Skills

Welding repair

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational training in welding/electrical/mechanical repair

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist in repairing and maintaining processing equipment at our poultry facility in Arkansas. You will troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely.

You will operate within Simmons’ LEAN and safety systems, participate as a team member, and adapt to the production schedule.