Night Shift Food Processing Maintenance Tech

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 82,668,000 - 101,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to keep state-of-the-art food processing equipment running at peak performance.

You’ll diagnose, repair, and optimize conveyors, vacuum pumps, hydraulic units, and other critical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and safety, with competitive pay, shift differential for 3rd shift, and comprehensive health insurance and tuition assistance programs to support your

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or 4 years direct related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot independently.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot a wide range of food processing equipment including sizers, stuffers, conveyors, and pumps.
• Replace belts, gears, and valves; rebuild pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and ensure machine safety features.
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist with equipment installations and alignments.
• Collaborate with Crew Leader and Supervisor to ensure reliability and operational excellence.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

English communication

Team collaboration

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to keep state-of-the-art food processing equipment running at peak performance.

You’ll diagnose, repair, and optimize conveyors, vacuum pumps, hydraulic units, and other critical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and safety, with competitive pay, shift differential for 3rd shift, and comprehensive health insurance and tuition assistance programs to support your