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Smithfield Foods Inc. Processing Mechanic - $2,500 Sign On Bonus in Kinston, North Carolina
::: {automation-id="jobPostingDescription"} A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. Were looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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Your Opportunity
The Maintenance Technician has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes. This person will perform medium to high-level machine systems troubleshooting and repair and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. This work will be of average to considerable difficulty in the accomplishment of a variety of mechanical maintenance actions.
Competitive Pay: $25.50 - $34 per hour
Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift positions! *
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
$2500 Sign on Bonus
Core Responsibilities
Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work.
Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
Maintains various activity records and logs.
Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.
Test major subsystems or components to localize problem using specialized equipment.
Fabricate replacement parts which may require welding, cutting, or sheet metal work.
Perform preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems and equipment. Install new equipment/appliances including utilities (i.e., electrical, water, gas, or drain lines).
Responsibilities include installing, trouble shooting, and maintaining, mechanical equipment, piping systems, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturers specification, local regulations and
Smithfieldsafety policies.
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