Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift
Smithfield FoodsAbout the role
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Starting Pay - $23.10/Hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Maintenance Technician I is the introductory-level maintenance position that assists with the upkeep of electrical and mechanical equipment in our fast-paced food-processing environment.
Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:
Ensures the safe operation of equipment and machinery, safe use of tools, and safety of others working in the immediate area.
Assists with troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, electrical controls, electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, blowers/fans.
Resolves equipment malfunctions by evaluating performance breakdowns, identifying root cause, safely repairing the equipment, and taking actions to prevent recurring failures.
Responsibilities include assisting with installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical equipment, piping systems, and electrical controls/components in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, local regulations, and Smithfield safety policies.
Performs visual and basic preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, Wrap Machines, Dock Doors, Dock Locks, and Dock Levelers, used in a warehouse environment.
Coordinates with supervisor regarding all short-term repairs and long-term repairs to minimize production downtime.
Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with the basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
Ensure all assigned work and preventative maintenance tasks a
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