Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

7d

About The Position

Smithfield is hiring a Maintenance Technician II to perform industrial maintenance in a food manufacturing environment. The role manages repairs and preventive maintenance for material handling equipment (MHE), and handles electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock plates. The technician follows manufacturer specifications and established timelines, documents time and materials in a computerized maintenance management system, and interprets plans, schematics, and equipment manuals. The position is on second shift and offers a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Smithfield describes its culture as grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, and highlights opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or a food manufacturing environment, or 4 years of direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact productively with team personnel at all levels and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, Genie lift, or scissor lift.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write work orders, instructions, daily reports, and machine manuals.
• Ability to receive and relay orders or information using various communication devices.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate's degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.

Responsibilities

• Manage MHE repairs, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Install and repair electrical and lighting systems, dock doors, and dock plates.
• Perform preventive maintenance within manufacturer guidelines and established timelines, including oil and filter changes, equipment calibration, belt changes, inspections, adjustments, and lubrication.
• Log time and materials in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Interpret plans and specifications, schematics, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $25.48 per hour.
• $1.00 per hour second-shift differential.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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