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

• Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay $23.90-$34.10/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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

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

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Troubleshoots and repairs Electronic and Electrical equipment. Repairs Scale's and like systems. Aids Production Mechanics When Technical support is needed. When required weekend and overtime work. Other duties as assigned.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

• % WT.
  60% involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems.
  10% Projects ie., to improve operation efficiency & safety of plant processing
  10% Food safety, Health safety, & technical training to employees
  10% Daily staff meeting with maintenance supervisor, management, & associates detailing plant operations, improvements, projects, etc.
  5% Assists parts manager in insuring an adequate supply of parts is maintained.
  5% Complete corrective maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance work orders

  1. View all areas of plant processing equipment
  2. Review process schedule.
  3. Aid production mechanics when troubleshooting electronic and electrical issues
  4. Assess all downtime situations and notify maintenance Supervisor /maintenance Manager of any major problems
  5. Review work orders and preventive maintenance work orders and prioritize.
  6. Meet with relief personnel to discuss previous shift situations or any major problems
  7. Review shift operations with Supervisor.
  8. Conduct Repairs and Preventative maintenance on scale systems.
  9. Maintain scale check and calibration work lists.
  10. Maintain calibration on scale systems with state and local authorities.
  11. Installation, modification and repair to all electrical/electronic devices.

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.

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 Grad or GED Required
• At least 2 years experience in Food Processing Maintenance desired
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good understanding of HACCP, USDA, OSHA, EPA Regulations
• Proficient in cost reduction methods
• Good organizational skills
• Tech School training in Electronics
• Two plus years Electro-Mechanical experience desired
• Adhere to all safety policies

• BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Orientated
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Working as Part of a Team

• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• USDA, HACCP, OSHA, & EPA
• Use of basic electrical testing equipment
• Use of OEM programs and PC's
• Regulations,
• Electro-Mechanical
• Electronics
• Scale systems

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will 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 level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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EEO/AA 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.