Mechanic - Garage/Diesel - Nights

Smithfield Foods•Wilson, NC

About The Position

Provides day-to-day maintenance and repairs to company-owned light, medium, and heavy vehicles and trailers to support a safe operating fleet at the lowest cost. Reviews shop orders and DVIR reports or listens to operators describe vehicle problems, then diagnoses failures and repairs or replaces components across vehicle systems. The role includes preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, testing repairs, and maintaining records of time and parts used. The mechanic follows company safety, environmental, and operational policies, reports issues to supervisors, and may assist or train other mechanics. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; alternatively, 4 years of direct diesel mechanic experience.
Advanced knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and diesel engine mechanisms.
Ability to run vehicle diagnostic tests, test-drive vehicles to assess performance, and maintain detailed service records.
Proficiency using diesel engine diagnostic software.
Ability to perform hard physical labor.
Strong commitment to teamwork and ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building positive working relationships.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Basic computer skills.
Must have an appropriate inventory of hand tools and be able to operate hoisting and jacking equipment.
Willingness to work occasional weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds, frequent climbing over and under equipment, and walking and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.
CDL-A.
Welding experience.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance safely, productively, and efficiently.
Review shop orders and DVIR reports and diagnose reported vehicle problems.
Repair mechanical failures by removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components, including work on sheet metal, frames, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, steering, hydraulic, braking, heating and A/C systems, axles, hubs, tires, wheels, and coupling units.
Notify the lead technician when assignments are complete and request additional work as needed.
Identify necessary repairs that were not previously assigned and provide the lead technician with a list of required parts.
Record time spent and parts used on the appropriate forms.
Maintain clean, orderly tools, equipment, and facilities and follow safety practices and company policies.
Diagnose problems and test completed repairs.
Assist with or train other mechanics as required.
Perform removal and replacement of vehicle components and all phases of preventive maintenance.
Perform DOT inspections.
Comply with environmental laws and company EMS, SIPS, and BMS policies and procedures; report environmental issues promptly to a supervisor.
Understand and follow emergency notification procedures and job safety requirements.
Be on call for emergency situations, including power outages or personnel shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned.