Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Peru, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role is crucial for keeping state-of-the-art food processing equipment running at peak performance. The position involves troubleshooting and repairing advanced machinery, including conveyors, vacuum pumps, and hydraulic units. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages, great benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical diploma, or associate degree in maintenance (preferred)
• Excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a respectful and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a supportive and productive work environment with all levels of team personnel including outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of food processing equipment, including sizers, stuffers, vacuum pumps, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves, and hydraulic units, keeping operations running smoothly.
• Replace belts, sprockets, gears, chains, and valves while rebuilding essential components like pumps, gearboxes, and valves to ensure equipment stays in top condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, address mechanical wear issues, weld machine components, and maintain proper machine safety features.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance, such as lubricating parts, drives, and chains.
• Handle equipment installations by connecting air, water, and gas lines, as well as aligning and leveling machinery, utilizing hand tools, test meters, controls, etc.
• Work closely with Crew Leader and Supervisor, taking on additional tasks and contributing to the success of the team by ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $28.85/hr-$35.45/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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