Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Junction City, KS

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a broad range of electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment. The role applies skills in electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, and fabrication to resolve equipment issues, support the operation, and keep production running. Work includes routine maintenance and more complex system repairs, requiring problem-solving across systems of varying complexity. The technician reviews and creates work orders using SAP, prepares tools, equipment, parts, and supplies, and responds to emergency calls. The role monitors operating machinery, diagnoses and repairs mechanical equipment, fabricates replacement parts, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, and installs or maintains equipment and utilities. The technician follows company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and complies with 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 a food manufacturing environment; or 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 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 translate equipment manuals.
Working knowledge of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review work orders and determine the tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed for tasks.
Use SAP to create work orders and respond promptly to emergency calls with appropriate tools and equipment.
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 and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, identify faulty parts, replace them, reassemble equipment, and test for proper function.
Fabricate replacement parts using welding, cutting, and sheet metal work as 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 utilities, including electrical, water, gas, and drain lines.
Follow preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to support equipment performance and minimize downtime.
Follow company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform other duties as assigned.