Refrigeration Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

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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-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:  

• Competitive Pay: $31.15/hr

• $0.30 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.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Have or be able to attain RETA certification
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices
• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs
• Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections
• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities
• Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations
• Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently

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.

• Industrial maintenance experience should include comprehensive knowledge in three or more of the following areas: 

  • RETA Certification

  • Ammonia Refrigeration

  • Engine & Boiler systems

  • Electricity & motor controls

  • Controls & instrumentation

  • PLC/software & hardware

  • Pneumatics & Hydraulics

  • Mechanical systems

  • Predictive/Preventive maintenance

  • Maintenance Planning

  • Site utilities

  • System analysis & troubleshooting

  • Pipefitting & welding

  • Machining

  • Metal fabrication

  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position. 

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work. 

  • This is a full-time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), extended hours, and weekends.