Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Smithfield FoodsMason City, IA
$29 - $38Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring the mechanical integrity of production lines and machinery. The company emphasizes a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for growth and development. Smithfield is committed to sustainably feeding people, respecting its employees, communities, and the planet.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG).
  • Ability to work as a team or individually.
  • Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
  • 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 assigned daily PM’s are completed.
  • Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
  • Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
  • Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
  • Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment.
  • Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
  • Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
  • Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
  • Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
  • Follow all ISO 14001 procedures.
  • Other duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading wages
  • Competitive Starting Pay - $29.10-$38.35/hr
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Relocation Assistance packages
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • LinkedIn Learning access
  • Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
  • Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
  • Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
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