Smithfield Foods

Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift

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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- $30.16-$41.87/hr
• $1.00/hrShift Differential for3rdShift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Performs repair and troubleshooting on food processing equipment to include, but notbe limitedto: Sizers,stuffers,vacuumpumps, vacuum packaging machinery, conveyors, slicers, injectors,microwavesand hydraulic units.

• Replacement of belts, sprockets, gears,chainsand valves.

• Rebuild of valves,pumpsand gearboxes.

• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic machine problems and make necessary repairs.

• Performs repairs to machines involving machine guarding, boltreplacementand breakdowns due to mechanical wear.

• Welding ofmachine components.

• Preventative Maintenance tasks, such as lubricating of parts, drives, chains, etc.

• Installationsto includehooking up air, water, gas and alignment andleveling ofequipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

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) preferred

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamicenvironment.

• Ability to be respectful,approachableandteam orientedwhile building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Must have good mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to read,writeand speak English.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Hand tools, test meters, controls, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS& WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee shouldpossessto successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee mayencounterwhile performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority ofthe time is spent intheplant environmentandwill include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise levelisloud in the productionareaand hearing protection is alwaysrequired.

• Must be able tolift upto60lbs.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, LED helmet light, full-face respirators, single-multiple gas meters, Arc-flash clothing, Arc-flash face shields, fire-resistant hood, electricalglovesandsafety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper Lifting, First Aid/CPR/AED, Asbestos, Blood borne pathogens, Aerial/Scissors Lift, Air Receiver Tank, Chromium VI, Compressed Gas Cylinder, Confined Space Entry, Lock/Tag/Try authorized, HAZMAT and Spill Response, Cut/Weld/Hot Work, Crane and Sling, Electrical Work Practices, Elevators, Fall Protection, Ladder, PSM, HAZWOPER, Emergency Response, PIT, Respirator, PPE

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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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