Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•St. Charles, IL

5d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Mechanic to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring production lines are in good mechanical order and performing general maintenance tasks. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values, learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and impact. Smithfield is committed to sustainably feeding people globally and producing good food responsibly.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG).
Ability 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.
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
$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Relocation Assistance packages
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Tuition assistance
LinkedIn Learning access
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children