Powerhouse Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Milan, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment in the facility. The individual will also be responsible for the safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC, and engine room processes. The role involves operating a boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors, and wastewater treatment system. It requires following procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations, working as part of a round-the-clock team, and communicating effectively via written, verbal, and email methods. The job also includes reading, recording, and interpreting data from various sources, entering and retrieving information from computer systems (Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, Internet), performing preventative maintenance and basic mechanical repairs on associated systems (fans, pumps, valves, motors), and troubleshooting systems mechanically and electrically using schematics. Additionally, the role involves installing plumbing (excluding welded lines), working with hazardous chemicals following PPE requirements, operating powered industrial trucks (PIT), performing water testing, maintaining and cleaning equipment and areas, and providing feedback for system improvement.

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
• Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must be able to perform studies on the production floor and cooler areas, working temperatures ranging from -40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in constant noise, exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical and safety hazards.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud if in the plant areas.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work at elevated heights
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
• Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings, (Preferred)
• May be required to work long hours and weekends
• 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

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $26.40 - $36.30
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED