Powerhouse Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Milan, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay: $26.40 - 36.30/hr Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The 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
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
• May be required to work long hours and weekends
• Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings
• 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: $26.40 - 36.30/hr
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED