Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Smithfield Foods•Wilson, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing plant. The role uses knowledge of electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, and fabrication to address routine maintenance and complex equipment issues and provide technical support across the operation. The technician reviews and prepares for work orders, responds to emergency calls, interprets technical documents, monitors equipment, performs repairs and preventive maintenance, fabricates replacement parts, and installs equipment and utility systems. The role also requires following preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, company safety protocols, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; alternatively, 4 years of direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with team personnel at all levels and outside contractors.
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and interpret equipment manuals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review work orders and assess the tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies required for tasks.
Use SAP to create work orders.
Respond to emergency calls with the tools and equipment needed to complete repairs efficiently.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and other technical documents to diagnose and repair issues.
Monitor machinery during operation to identify malfunctions.
Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment, then test it for proper functionality.
Fabricate replacement parts using welding, cutting, and sheet metal work when needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, packaging equipment, and slicing equipment.
Install and maintain mechanical equipment, piping, and electrical controls in accordance with manufacturer specifications and local safety regulations.
Install equipment and utility lines, including electrical, water, gas, and drain lines.
Follow preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
Follow company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform other duties as assigned.