Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Martin City, MO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring our plant operates efficiently and safely by performing general maintenance, hydraulic systems, electrical & electronic systems, and basic welding. You will be responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs, facility care, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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.
• 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

• Competitive Starting Pay - $22.50+/hr
• $.50/hr Shift Differential for 3rd 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
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

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