Mechanic - 3rd Shift
Smithfield Foods, Saint Charles, IL, United States
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Maintenance Mechanic will support production lines by providing general mechanical maintenance and ensuring safety and GMP compliance.
Your Opportunity
Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $30.27-$39.55/hr
$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Relocation Assistance packages available
Core Responsibilities
Ensure all assigned daily PMs are completed.
Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
Aid other teams (Production, Quality) when needed.
Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety Practices.
Setup, visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machines.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment.
Follow all ISO 14001 procedures.
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or 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.
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school (preferred).
Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
Ability to operate a forklift, Genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.
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 level normally 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 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.
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 veteran 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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Your Opportunity
Hourly Maintenance Competitive Starting Pay - $30.27-$39.55/hr
$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Relocation Assistance packages available
Core Responsibilities
Ensure all assigned daily PMs are completed.
Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
Aid other teams (Production, Quality) when needed.
Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety Practices.
Setup, visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machines.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment.
Follow all ISO 14001 procedures.
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or 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.
Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school (preferred).
Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
Ability to operate a forklift, Genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.
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 level normally 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 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.
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 veteran 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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