Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 51,438 - 53,518; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for our Tar Heel, NC location.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing material handling equipment (MHE), electrical systems, lighting, and dock components, while performing preventive maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines. Candidates should have HS diploma or GED with 1+ years of related experience in industrial maintenance or 4 years in food manufacturing, plus related technical training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance, or 4 years in food manufacturing.
• Technical diploma or associate degree in maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to read work orders, follow instructions, and use manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain MHE, monitor and troubleshoot issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install and repair electrical and lighting systems, dock doors, and dock plates.
• Log time and materials into the CMMS; follow plans, schematics and manuals.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

MHE maintenance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma/Associate degree

Job description

## Maintenance Technician IIApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Tar Heel, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026-9983**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!****Job Description**Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:* Competitive Starting Pay - $24.73* $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreIn addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.**Core Responsibilities** Manage the repair of MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance* Conduct installation and repairs on electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock plates* Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.* Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system* Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals* Other duties as assigned.**Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.* 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's degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.* 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.* Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.* Ability to read, write the following: work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals.* Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices.**Work Environment & Physical Demands** You will be constantly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork. You will regularly be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 lbs. to 60 lbs.Relocation Package AvailableNo**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.*