Utilities Mechanic

Smithfield Foods•Kinston, NC

13d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Utilities Mechanic is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance, and install equipment within and around the facility to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Utilities Mechanic and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift and will be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation as they relate to the job. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.
Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skills required
Must be able to work weekends as needed
Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision
Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.

Responsibilities

Respond to general mechanical request
Basic HVAC repairs
Provide support for ammonia refrigeration systems
Strong knowledge of drive components
Inspect machinery bearings
Repair and operation of various pump configuration
Execute basic pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting
Install and replace bearing and shaft seals
Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock out-Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related items