Maintenance Mechanic - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•St Charles, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring production lines are in good mechanical order and that all assigned daily preventative maintenance (PMs) are completed. The Mechanic will work as part of a team or individually, adhering to all company safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This position offers competitive pay, a shift differential for 3rd shift, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, relocation assistance, and opportunities for career growth and tuition assistance.

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.
Possess the 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 PMs 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.