Powerhouse Technician - 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

7d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Powerhouse Technician is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment at the facility, as well as the safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC, and engine room processes. The role operates and maintains utility systems, performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, conducts water testing, and helps keep equipment and work areas clean. The technician works as part of a round-the-clock team and may perform other duties as assigned. This is a third-shift role. The posting lists an hourly starting pay range of $26.80–$36.70, a $1 per hour third-shift differential, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance. The work involves production-floor and cooler areas, including exposure to temperatures from -40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, noise, fumes, dust, and mechanical, electrical, and safety hazards. Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights is required.

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 experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
Ability to work with or without supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively use measuring equipment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of a HAZMAT Technician.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical systems and plumbing.
Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings.
Ammonia Operator I, II, or III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I or II, or a related license.

Responsibilities

Operate the boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors, and wastewater treatment system.
Follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations.
Work as a member of a round-the-clock team using written, verbal, and email communication.
Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs, and measurement equipment.
Enter and retrieve information using computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and the Internet.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks and inspections on associated systems.
Perform basic mechanical repairs on associated systems, including fans, pumps, valves, and motors.
Troubleshoot systems mechanically and electrically.
Use schematics to aid troubleshooting.
Install plumbing, excluding welded lines.
Follow PPE requirements when working with hazardous chemicals, including acids, bases, and anhydrous ammonia.
Operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration systems.
Maintain and clean equipment and work areas.
Provide feedback to help improve systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.