Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift *NEW SCHEDULE*

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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!

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $27.25-$36.50/hr

• $1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd Shift 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Exciting Update: Alternate Maintenance Schedules Designed with YOU in Mind!

Smithfield is thrilled to introduce alternate schedules in the maintenance department at Mason City that prioritize flexibility without disrupting your current shift hours! That means if you’re scheduled a 3PM-1:30AM shift, your hours stay the same—only your workdays adjust.

But here’s the real game-changer: Every other weekend OFF!
This update is all about creating more balance for you to recharge, relax, and enjoy time with family and friends. It’s our way of supporting the work/life harmony you deserve, with overtime still available!

Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance package for Skilled Trades roles! Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Lump Sum payments

• Agents to help you sell/ buy 

• Lease Termination Assistance 

• Moving of goods and vehicles 

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

The Maintenance Mechanic must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG). Mechanic must be able to work as a team or individually. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).  

Core Responsibilities

•  Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed.

•  Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.

•  Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).

•  Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.

•  Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment

•  Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.

•  Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

•  Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.

•  Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.

•  Follow all ISO 14001 procedures

•  Other duties as needed.

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.

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 degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred)

• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of te