Electrician Maintenance - 2nd & 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus!)

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

23h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $24.55/hr-$29.80/hr $.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift Sign-On Bonus - $2,500 Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. This position has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions.

Requirements

Ability to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms
Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
Ability to work around animal blood and/or body parts
Ability to work in cold areas (Approx. 20-40F)
Ability to work in warm areas(over 100F)
Ability to work in a wet/humid environment
Ability to work with a knife (if trained)
Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
Can understand and follow oral and written instructions
Can lift heavy objects, which can weigh up to 60lbs.
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
Ability to work with strong odors/smells
Can work in a noisy environment
Ability to climb, move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms
Can bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout your entire shift
Can walk long distances
Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, including scissor lifts, pallet jacks, etc.
Ability to work with a variety of chemicals, solvents, and understand/abide by the corresponding material safety data sheet, MSDS
Ability to read, write the following: work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals
Willing to pass physical to wear respirators or self-contained breathing apparatus
Stand and/or work on the following: moving platforms and elevated platforms
Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices
HS Diploma or equivalency required
Must be able to read and write fluently in English to communicate and understand technical/ training manuals written in English.
Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
Displays sound judgment, organizational skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift preferred

Responsibilities

Works from verbal and written instructions, blueprints, and sketches to complete work orders and PMs.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs.
Applies skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble plant equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance routines and inspections.
Utilizes hand tools and common powered hand and shop tools.
Approaches job duties with a sense of accuracy and urgency.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay - $24.55/hr-$29.80/hr
$.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Relocation Assistance packages
opportunities for career growth and professional development
robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.