Maintenance Technician II

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; North East (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and repair material handling equipment across facilities in Maryland. The role offers industry-competitive starting pay and a shift differential for second shift, along with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include repairing electrical and lighting issues, performing preventive maintenance, and logging time and materials in the CMMS. Strong teamwork and the ability to read work orders are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Vocational/technical diploma or associate's degree preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or 4 years' direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance considered.
• Team oriented and able to work with contractors.
• Able to operate forklifts or aerial lifts as needed.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair of material handling equipment, monitor trends, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install and repair electrical and lighting, dock doors and dock plates.
• Log time and materials into the CMMS.
• Interpret plans, schematics, manuals and specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Reading/Writing work orders

Communication devices

General mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational diploma or associate's degree

4 years' direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance

Tools

Forklift operation

Genie lift

Scissor lift

Job description

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.

Job Description

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $25.65
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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 Available No

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.