Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•St Charles, IL

3d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $30.27-$39.55/hr $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More 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. The Maintenance Mechanic must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG). Mechanic 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). Core 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG).
Mechanic 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. (Preferred)

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.