Farm Maintenance Tech

Smithfield Foods•Wakefield, VA

About The Position

The Farm Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs physical structures of company buildings in accordance with company policies and procedures by performing the following duties. Core Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance on farm equipment. Correctly identify and write down parts needed to build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and facility. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair, potable water, and ventilation systems and their components throughout the facility. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair farm 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 farm policies and procedures. Follow all guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the facility. Follow all safety rules and policies. Wear proper safety equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, etc. Receive written work orders or verbal instructions from the supervisor. Maintain and repair buildings’ plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches or fuses. Maintain a parts inventory. Repair or replace building brick, stone, and concrete. Maintain and repair wood parts of buildings. Assist other departments with moving furniture, supplies and machinery. Understand and effectively follow all Company policies, Company procedures, and laws on restricted items. Occasional weekend and on call duties as required by the needs of the operation and the supervisor. 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

High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years relevant mechanical/maintenance experience, required.
Possess good mechanical skills, including repair of gearboxes, bearings, etc.
Knowledge of AC/DC controls and power electricity
Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Piping Systems.
Experience in Fabrication and welding.
Ability to sketch, read, and understand technical drawings and layouts.
Basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills are required.
Basic computer skills
Customer service skills
Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
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

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on farm equipment.
Correctly identify and write down parts needed to build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and facility.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair, potable water, and ventilation systems and their components throughout the facility.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair farm 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 farm policies and procedures.
Follow all guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the facility.
Follow all safety rules and policies.
Wear proper safety equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, etc.
Receive written work orders or verbal instructions from the supervisor.
Maintain and repair buildings’ plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches or fuses.
Maintain a parts inventory.
Repair or replace building brick, stone, and concrete.
Maintain and repair wood parts of buildings.
Assist other departments with moving furniture, supplies and machinery.
Understand and effectively follow all Company policies, Company procedures, and laws on restricted items.
Occasional weekend and on call duties as required by the needs of the operation and the supervisor.

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.
Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
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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