Maintenance - RTE Mechanic

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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!

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Pay $22.45 - $28.45 per hour.
• $0.50 Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and More.
• We offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Performs maintenance and repair services in more than one craft. Requires apprenticeship training in one craft, seasoned by practical experience and some training, in other craft areas appropriate to the environment. May seek the advice of contractors as needed.

• Works from verbal, written instructions, blueprints, and sketches to complete work orders and PM's.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs.

• Applies skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble equipment.

• Performs preventative maintenance routines and inspections.

• Utilizes hand tools and common shop machinery

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager in more complex repairs.

• Works from verbal, written instructions, blueprints, and sketches to complete work orders and PM's.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs.

• Applies skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble equipment

• Works from verbal, written instructions, blueprints, and sketches to complete work orders and PM's.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs.

• Applies skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble equipment.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.

• 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.

• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read, write the following; work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals.

• Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and extreme heat.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.