Mechanic - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)

Smithfield Foods; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 35,404 - 46,149; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Milan, Missouri, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with at least 1 year of experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring all daily PM tasks are completed and maintaining production line efficiency.

Competitive wages range from $25.70 to $33.50 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to read and follow work orders and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily PMs and maintain production lines.
• Aiding other teams and following GMPs.
• Diagnosing and repairing machine malfunctions.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical maintenance

Forklift operation

Ability to follow instructions

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or Technical Diploma

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.

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!

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Maintenance $25.70/hr – $33.50/hr
• $1.00/hr 2nd & 3rd Shift Differential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned daily PM's are completed.
• Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
• Aid other teams (Production, Quality – when needed).
• Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices.
• Set up and visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of the establishment.
• Follow all ISO 14001 procedures.
• Other duties as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred)
• 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 or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non‑weather related), extreme cold and heat (non‑weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices.
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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.