Mechanic - Garage/Diesel - Nights

Smithfield Foods; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a maintenance technician to perform day-to-day repair and preventive maintenance on our fleet of company vehicles and trailers. You will review DVIRs and shop orders, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform repairs on a range of systems including electrical, fuel, steering, and braking.

You will also maintain parts and hand tools; ensure safety protocols are followed; and cooperate with the lead technician and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• Technical diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle's electrical system and diesel engine mechanisms.
• Ability to run diagnostic tests on vehicles and maintain detailed records of serviced units.
• Willing to work occasional weekends and be on call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance on company vehicles and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Reviews shop orders and DVIRs to plan work.
• Diagnoses problems and tests repairs across mechanical systems.
• Maintains tool inventory and records time and parts used on forms.
• Provides guidance to less experienced mechanics as needed.
• Complies with safety, EMS, and environmental policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma / associate degree

Tools

Diesel diagnostic software

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.

Your Opportunity

Compensation $24.65 OR BASED ON EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE!

Provides day to day maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe operating fleet at the lowest cost by performing the following duties. Maintains company owned light, medium, and heavy vehicles and trailers by reviewing shop orders, DVIR reports, or listening to operator description of problem. Makes repairs to mechanical failures by removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components. Involves sheet metal, frames, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, steering, hydraulic, and braking systems; heating and A/C units, axles, hubs, tires, wheels, and coupling units.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance work in a productive, efficient and SAFE manner.
• Informs the lead technician when one assignment is complete and another work assignment is required.
• Indicates to the lead mechanic any repairs found to be necessary which were not previously assigned.
• Provides a list of parts needed to lead technician.
• Records all time spent and parts used on the appropriate forms provided.
• Follows an active safety awareness program including applying clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and tests all repairs.
• Assists/trains other mechanics as required.
• Possesses general knowledge of all mechanical systems incorporated in truck chassis and makes diagnosis and repairs.
• Performs removal and replacement of all components.
• Provides all hand tools necessary to efficiently and safely perform repairs assigned.
• Includes all aspects of Class II Vehicle Technician.
• Performs all phases of preventive maintenance.
• Performs DOT inspections.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company EMS, SIPS and BMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.
• Responsible for understanding all safety requirements of the job and for performing the job in compliance with the safety requirements.
• 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 as a diesel mechanic.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle's electrical system and the mechanisms of a diesel engine.
• Ability of running diagnostic tests on vehicles, test driving vehicles to gauge performance and maintaining detailed records of the vehicles they have serviced.
• Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; CDL-A preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have appropriate inventory of hand tools.
• Must be able to operate hoisting and jacking equipment.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Willing to work occasional weekends as needed.
• Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and