Powerhouse Maintenance Tech – Ammonia/Boiler, Sign-On Bonus

Smithfield Foods; Milan (MI); On-site; USD 3,664,000 - 5,056,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Education benefit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for our facility in the United States. This role focuses on preventive maintenance of thermal processing equipment, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and related systems within a fast-paced production environment.

The technician will operate boiler and ammonia refrigeration systems, read gauges and data, perform repairs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related maintenance experience, or 4 years in a similar environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and hydraulic drawings.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment system.
• Follow procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations.
• Work as part of a 24/7 team using written, verbal and electronic communication.
• Read, record and interpret data from gauges, software and measurement equipment.
• Enter data in SAP, Word and Excel; use internet for information retrieval.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all systems.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs on fans, pumps, valves and motors.
• Troubleshoot systems both mechanically and electrically.
• Follow PPE requirements when handling hazardous chemicals.
• Operate forklift, genie lift or scissor lift.
• Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain and clean equipment and area.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Forklift operation

Education

GED or higher

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for our facility in the United States. This role focuses on preventive maintenance of thermal processing equipment, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and related systems within a fast-paced production environment.

The technician will operate boiler and ammonia refrigeration systems, read gauges and data, perform repairs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude is essential.