Processing Mechanic Crew Leader

Smithfield Foods•Kinston, NC

4d•$33 - $37

About The Position

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefit packages Hourly compensation starting at $33.45/hour – $37.45/hour $1.00/ hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and more In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. The Maintenance Technician Crew Leader has responsibilities to organize the work and oversee the work of Processing Mechanics who maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium-to-high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions.

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.
Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.
Ability to lift 60 pounds occasionally during shift.
Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels.
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE).
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.
Previous experience in food production/packaging is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed. When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
Maintains various activity records and logs.
Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.
Test major subsystems or components to localize problems using specialized equipment.
Fabricate replacement parts which may require welding, cutting, or sheet metal work.
Perform preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems and equipment.
Install new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., electrical, water, gas, or drain lines).
Responsibilities include installing, trouble shooting, and maintaining, mechanical equipment, piping systems, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturer’s specification, local regulations and Smithfield safety policies.
Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, harvest and cutting equipment used in manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance operations.