Mechanical Technician — Growth & Impact in Food Manufacturing

Smithfield Foods; Registry Park (IA); On-site; USD 4,009,000 - 5,283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Iowa is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will perform daily PMs, keep production lines running, and support Production and Quality teams, while adhering to GMPs and safety practices.

You’ll work with mechanical equipment, inspect machinery, replace parts, and help maintain ISO 14001 procedures. We offer competitive hourly wages, shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years in a similar role.
• Technical diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with contractors.
• Forklift, Genie lift, and scissor lift operation capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance tasks.
• Keep production lines in good mechanical order.
• Support Production and Quality teams as needed.
• Follow GMPs and safety practices.
• Inspect and test machinery, install parts, and perform repairs.
• Dismantle defective equipment parts and install replacements.
• Maintain plant facilities and ISO 14001 procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Reading work orders

Equipment manuals

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Education

GED / High School Diploma

Technical Diploma / Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

PIT (Forklift) operation

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Iowa is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will perform daily PMs, keep production lines running, and support Production and Quality teams, while adhering to GMPs and safety practices.

You’ll work with mechanical equipment, inspect machinery, replace parts, and help maintain ISO 14001 procedures. We offer competitive hourly wages, shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.