Maintenance - Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $27.75-$37.75/hr $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining food processing and packaging equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical maintenance on production equipment and supports plant utility systems including refrigeration and steam as assigned.
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.
- Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret the following; equipment manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
- Ability to complete maintenance reports and work orders accurately.
- Ability to receive and relate direction/information using various communication devices.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate’s degree from technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Repair Troubleshoot and repair food processing equipment including stuffers, grinders, mixers, vacuum pumps, packaging equipment, conveyors, ovens, and multivac systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks including lubrication, chain and belt replacement, filter changes, and equipment inspection.
- Install and replace mechanical components including belts, chains, valves, gears, bearings, and filters.
- Rebuild and repair valves, pumps, gearboxes, and other mechanical assemblies.
- Diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment failures.
- Perform repairs related to machine guarding, mechanical wear, plumbing, and equipment breakdowns.
- Weld and fabricate machine components as needed to support equipment repairs.
- Install and set up equipment including alignment and leveling of machinery.
- Connect and maintain equipment utilities including air, water, and gas connections.
- Refrigeration & Utility System Support Assist with monitoring and basic maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Maintain working knowledge of steam and boiler systems supporting plant operations.
- Support troubleshooting of refrigeration or utility-related equipment issues when assigned.
- Assist with inspections and preventative maintenance activities related to plant utility systems.
- Preventative Maintenance & Compliance Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks and equipment inspections according to maintenance schedules.
- Document maintenance activities and accurately complete work orders and repair records.
- Maintain equipment in safe working condition and compliant with safety standards.
- Follow all Safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all applicable food safety standards.
- Follow all environmental and regulatory procedures including ISO 14001 requirements.
- Communicate equipment issues or repair needs to maintenance leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive Starting Pay - $27.75-$37.75/hr
- $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- opportunities for career growth and professional development
- robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones
- Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
- comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential
- LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs
- partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
