Smithfield Foods
Crete, NE
Shift: Full-time
[Source: Teal] About the position The Maintenance Technician is the go-to for keeping our plant running smoothly, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment in our fast-paced food processing environment. You’ll be a jack-of-all-trades, bringing your expertise in electrical controls , fluid power , mechanical systems , welding , and fabrication to solve complex issues and keep production on track. From troubleshooting to hands-on repairs, you’ll tackle everything from routine maintenance to more challenging system fixes, all while providing critical technical support across the entire operation. The role involves working on systems of varying complexity, requiring your sharp problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet—ensuring equipment runs smoothly and production never skips a beat. Ready to make an impact with every fix you perform? This role offers both challenge and variety in a dynamic, high-energy environment! Responsibilities Review work orders to assess the tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed for each task—ensuring you're always prepared.Use SAP to create work orders.Respond quickly to emergency calls, showing up with the right tools and equipment to get the job done fast and efficiently.Read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and repair complex issues.Monitor machinery while in operation to spot malfunctions early, ensuring production stays on track.Disassemble and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, pinpoint faulty parts, replace and reassemble with precision, and test to ensure proper functionality.Fabricate replacement parts when necessary, using skills like welding, cutting, and sheet metal work to ensure repairs are done right.Perform regular preventive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical systems, including pumps, packaging, slicing equipment, and more, keeping everything running smoothly.Take charge of installing and maintaining essential systems, from mechanical equipment and piping to electrical controls—ensuring everything meets manufacturer specs and local safety regulations.Install new equipment and utilities, including electrical, water, gas, and drain lines, to keep operations running at full capacity.Stay sharp with a working knowledge of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance—ready to tackle a variety of tasks with ease.Adhere to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime of all plant systems.Follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.Requirements 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.Possess the 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 or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.Nice-to-haves Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).Benefits Competitive Starting Pay - \$24.30 to \$32.30/hr\$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3rd ShiftComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreOpportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.