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!

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

• Competitive Starting Pay - $ 24.73
• $1.00 / hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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

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

Core Responsibilities

Manage the repair of MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance

Conduct installation and repairs on electrical and lighting issues, dock doors, and dock plates

Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines / specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.

Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system

Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

You will be constantly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork. You will regularly be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 lbs. to 60 lbs.

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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