Powerhouse Technician - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Mason City, IA

12d•$29 - $38•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-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay: $29.10-$38.35/hr Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. Employee is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment in the facility. In addition to these skills, this individual will be responsible for safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC and engine room processes. The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Requirements

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 work with or without supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Effectively utilize measuring equipment
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings, (Preferred)
Ammonia operator I, II, III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I, II and license (Any preferred)

Responsibilities

Operate 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 utilizing written, verbal and email communication
Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs and measurement equipment
Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all associated systems.
Perform basic mechanical repairs on all associated systems, (i.e., fans, pumps, valves, and motors)
Effectively troubleshoot the systems both mechanically and electrically. Utilize schematics to aid in troubleshooting
Install all kinds of plumbing (not including welded lines)
Follow PPE requirements to work with hazardous chemicals, (i.e., acids, bases, anhydrous ammonia)
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration system
Maintain and clean equipment and area
Provide feedback to help improve systems

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay: $29.10-$38.35/hr
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.