Maintenance Technician

Smithfield Foods•Clinton, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is the go-to for keeping our plant running smoothly, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment in our fast-paced food processing environment. You’ll be a jack-of-all-trades, bringing your expertise in electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, and fabrication to solve complex issues and keep production on track. From troubleshooting to hands-on repairs, you’ll tackle everything from routine maintenance to more challenging system fixes, all while providing critical technical support across the entire operation. The role involves working on systems of varying complexity, requiring your sharp problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet—ensuring equipment runs smoothly and production never skips a beat. This role offers both challenge and variety in a dynamic, high-energy environment!

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 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

Review work orders to assess the tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed for each task.
Use SAP to create work orders.
Respond quickly to emergency calls with the right tools and equipment.
Read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and repair complex issues.
Monitor machinery while in operation to spot malfunctions early.
Disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, pinpoint faulty parts, replace and reassemble with precision, and test to ensure proper functionality.
Fabricate replacement parts when necessary, using skills like welding, cutting, and sheet metal work.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical systems, including pumps, packaging, slicing equipment, and more.
Install and maintain essential systems, from mechanical equipment and piping to electrical controls.
Install new equipment and utilities, including electrical, water, gas, and drain lines.
Adhere to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
Follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).