Maintenance Mechanic - 1st & 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Denison, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $24.20-$34.45/hr $0.50/hr shift differential for 2nd Shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all daily preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are completed on schedule to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain production lines in top mechanical condition to minimize downtime.
• Set up, inspect visually, and test machinery to ensure they are operating as expected.
• Listen for unusual sounds or malfunctions in machinery, work with supervisors to diagnose and resolve problems quickly.
• Dismantle malfunctioning machinery, replace or repair faulty parts, and restore them to full functionality.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain key machinery components like bearings, gears, and shafts to prevent wear and tear.
• Assist the production and quality teams as needed, offering support and expertise in troubleshooting or repairs.
• Take on additional duties as required to ensure the plant operates efficiently and without delays.
• Follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.
• Help repair and maintain the physical structure of the plant to keep it in good working order.
• Assist with overall plant maintenance tasks, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment for all operations.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay - $24.20-$34.45/hr
• $0.50/hr shift differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED