Mechanic - 1st Shift
About The Position
When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $30.77-$40.05/hr Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG).
- Must be able to work as a team or individually.
- Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
- 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.
- Possess the 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
- Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed.
- Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
- Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
- Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
- Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment
- Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
- Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
- Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
- Other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Industry-leading wages
- Competitive Starting Pay - $30.77-$40.05/hr
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Education benefit
- Relocation Assistance packages
- Opportunities for career growth
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
- Leadership development initiatives
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
- Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
