Engine Room Mechanic

Smithfield Foods•Martin City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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! Core Responsibilities PM Equipment Identify potentially failing equipment reporting to Manager through work request form. Correctly identify and write down parts needed to build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and facility. Predict and correct potential equipment problems. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair ammonia refrigeration, potable water, and boiler systems and their components throughout the facility. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plant equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, piping systems, and general facility. Perform general mechanical work including installation, fabrication, and repair. Ensure work is done in accordance with all plant policies and procedures. Daily plant and wastewater checks – assist wastewater personnel as needed. Follow all guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the Engine Room. Follow all safety rules and policies. Wear proper safety equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, wearing SCBA for a period of 45 minutes, etc. Qualify and maintain hazmat responder status and repair technician status for any refrigeration related incident. Perform all other duties as assigned. 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.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Tech school, seminars, in-house training, on-the-job training, and vendor training will also be considered.
General Maintenance ability.
Ability to maintain and operate boiler system, refrigeration compressors, air compressors, & wastewater systems.
Ability to read and understand P&ID’s.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Ability to climb, lift, work at elevated heights and work wearing a respirator.
Ability to read electrical schematics to diagnose equipment.
Basic welding ability.
Employees must provide their own tools.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work overtime, rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, attend outside training and work different shifts as needed.
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 a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous Ammonia experience is preferred, Operator I & II is a plus

Responsibilities

PM Equipment Identify potentially failing equipment reporting to Manager through work request form.
Correctly identify and write down parts needed to build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and facility.
Predict and correct potential equipment problems.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair ammonia refrigeration, potable water, and boiler systems and their components throughout the facility.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plant equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, piping systems, and general facility.
Perform general mechanical work including installation, fabrication, and repair.
Ensure work is done in accordance with all plant policies and procedures.
Daily plant and wastewater checks – assist wastewater personnel as needed.
Follow all guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the Engine Room.
Follow all safety rules and policies.
Wear proper safety equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, wearing SCBA for a period of 45 minutes, etc.
Qualify and maintain hazmat responder status and repair technician status for any refrigeration related incident.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Smithfield is proud to offer 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.
Beyond our medical plans, our 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.
Our company invests in your future.
We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
Our 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.
We also offer unique benefits like our 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.

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