Maintenance Technician

A career with Smithfield Foods offers opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The estimated salary range for this position is $ 60,000 - 80,000 per year, based on the location of Creswell Feed Mill.

Smithfield Foods is an $18 billion food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're committed to providing our customers with high-quality products while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance to keep the feed mill running. This includes installing new equipment and altering existing equipment as directed.

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with milling equipment. The successful candidate will also possess basic computer skills and knowledge of PLC automation.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years relevant experience and/or training, required.
• Able to read, write and speak English and follow instructions.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Forklift and Bobcat certification preferred.
• Welding and electrical skills required, including 3-phase (480 volts).
• Knowledge of PLC automation.
• Basic computer skills.

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• 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.
• The mill 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.

Smithfield Foods 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.