Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, NC is seeking a maintenance technician to manage repair of MHE, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical and lighting systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with related experience, a willingness to work on a team, operate lifts, read work orders, and follow plans. A relocation package is available along with strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years in food manufacturing maintenance.
• Vocational/technical diploma is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions precisely.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery, monitor trends, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install and repair electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock plates.
• Perform PMs per manufacturer guidelines and timelines, including lubrication and adjustments.
• Document time and materials in the CMMS and communicate effectively.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Reading & interpreting work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma or associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Genie Lift

Scissor Lift

Job description

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 DescriptionOur team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:Competitive Starting Pay - $25.48$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd ShiftComprehensive 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 ResponsibilitiesManage the repair of MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenanceConduct installation and repairs on electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock platesConduct 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 systemRequired to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manualsOther duties as assigned.QualificationsTo 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 DemandsYou 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 AvailableNoEEO InformationSmithfield 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.Check out this video to learn more about this role!