Maintenance Technician II

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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!

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

• Competitive Starting Pay - $30.75-$32.75/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More 
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! 

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. 

Job Summary:

Employee is responsible for performing a variety of predictive and preventative maintenance activities and repair duties consistent with the operation of all plant utility systems, cooling tower, pump, air compressors, food processing equipment, grinders, conveyors and their associated equipment.  Assist Supervisor and Maintenance Tech 3 in the repair and maintenance equipment to include all ammonia equipment to include all ammonia equipment, compressed air, cooling systems as directed by Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all Personnel Safety and Food Safety policies/procedures, GMP’s and plant rules.
• Ensure the safe operation of plant equipment and machinery, the safe use of tools and the safety of others working in the immediate area.
• Operate, repair and maintain all assigned equipment, to include all ammonia equipment, compressed air, dehumidification equipment, steam, cooling systems, air and water filters, plumbing, heat exchangers, water treatment, heaters, level controls and water systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair electrical systems, electrical controls, electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, blowers/fans.
• Resolve equipment malfunctions by evaluating performance breakdowns, identifying the root cause, safely repairing the equipment, and taking actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Coordinate with supervisor all short term repairs and long term repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure all assigned work and preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Utilize the CMMS system to document all work preformed and enter data into the computer.
• Must be able to follow all work instructions and document all appropriate records to meet requirements set forth by OSHA, EPA, USDA and plant management.
• Must be able to work flexible hours with some overtime hours depending on the need of the business.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience requirement

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing plant

Preferred Experience

• Experience with at least two of the three types of equipment; machine drive equipment, meat grinding and processing equipment and/or screw augers and conveyors
• Post-secondary education and/or technical trade certification.
• Experience in refrigeration, building/facility maintenance and electrical control systems

IndSPR-M/E

Relocation Package Available No

EEO 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.

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