Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Junction City, KS

2d•$26 - $29

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 resolve equipment issues and support production. Work includes routine preventive maintenance and more complex repairs on systems of varying complexity. The technician reviews work orders, prepares the tools and materials needed, creates work orders in SAP, and responds to emergency calls. The role also involves reading technical documents, monitoring operating machinery, repairing and testing equipment, fabricating replacement parts, and installing or maintaining equipment and utility systems. The technician follows company safety procedures, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; or 4 years of direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
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.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and execute work orders, 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

Review work orders and assess the tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed for each task.
Use SAP to create work orders and respond promptly to emergency calls.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and other technical documents to diagnose and repair issues.
Monitor operating machinery to identify malfunctions.
Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, replace parts in, reassemble, and test mechanical equipment.
Fabricate replacement parts using welding, cutting, and sheet metal work when necessary.
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems, including pumps, packaging equipment, and slicing equipment.
Install and maintain mechanical equipment, piping, and electrical controls according to manufacturer specifications and local safety regulations.
Install equipment and utilities, including electrical, water, gas, and drain lines.
Follow preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
Follow company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.