Maintenance Technician I — Industrial Equipment Repair

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support equipment repair and preventive maintenance in the production facility. This on-site, full-time role requires hands-on skills to keep equipment running reliably and safely during production shifts.

Applicants should have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, refrigeration or hydraulics, with emphasis on quality and Lean practices in a poultry or food processing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• English language proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Prefer experience in poultry or food processing environments with Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment repair and preventive maintenance to ensure production reliability.
• Repair, replace, or adjust equipment as needed; troubleshoot with engineers and vendors.
• Contribute to project layouts and apply Lean principles and safety policies.
• Collaborate with team members, attend meetings and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support equipment repair and preventive maintenance in the production facility. This on-site, full-time role requires hands-on skills to keep equipment running reliably and safely during production shifts.

Applicants should have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, refrigeration or hydraulics, with emphasis on quality and Lean practices in a poultry or food processing setting.