Smithfield Foods
Utilities Mechanic
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Your Opportunity A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
The purpose of the Utilities Mechanic is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance, and install equipment within and around the facility to keep production operational and avoid loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Utilities Mechanic, assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift, and be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation related to the job.
Benefits
Competitive Pay: $27.95
Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 3rd shift positions.
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and more.
Core Responsibilities
Respond to general mechanical requests.
Perform basic HVAC repairs.
Provide support for ammonia refrigeration systems.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of drive components.
Inspect machinery bearings.
Repair and operate various pump configurations.
Execute basic pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.
Install and replace bearing and shaft seals.
Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventive and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures, and Process Safety Management items.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and 1+ year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; OR 4 years of direct experience in such environments.
Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills.
Availability to work weekends as needed.
Ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
Must pass a pulmonary function test.
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of a HAZMAT Technician.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise levels are usually moderate but can be loud in the production area.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using buddy systems or lifting devices.
Requires close, distance, and adjusting focus vision.
Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; also talk or hear.
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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Your Opportunity A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
The purpose of the Utilities Mechanic is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance, and install equipment within and around the facility to keep production operational and avoid loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Utilities Mechanic, assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift, and be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation related to the job.
Benefits
Competitive Pay: $27.95
Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 3rd shift positions.
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and more.
Core Responsibilities
Respond to general mechanical requests.
Perform basic HVAC repairs.
Provide support for ammonia refrigeration systems.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of drive components.
Inspect machinery bearings.
Repair and operate various pump configurations.
Execute basic pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.
Install and replace bearing and shaft seals.
Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventive and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures, and Process Safety Management items.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and 1+ year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; OR 4 years of direct experience in such environments.
Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills.
Availability to work weekends as needed.
Ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
Must pass a pulmonary function test.
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of a HAZMAT Technician.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise levels are usually moderate but can be loud in the production area.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using buddy systems or lifting devices.
Requires close, distance, and adjusting focus vision.
Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; also talk or hear.
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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smithfield Foods by 2x.
Sign in to set job alerts for “Utilities Mechanic” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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