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Smithfield Maintenance Mechanic in Springfield, Massachusetts
Maintenance Mechanic A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We\'re an \$18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We\'re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: ? Competitive Pay: \$22.77/ Additional Pay after 18 months . Eligible for Overtime Pay ? Earn an additional \$.55/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. Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The Maintenance Mechanic must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG). Mechanic must be able to work as a team or individually. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP\'s). Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 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. Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred) 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. Core Responsibilities Ensure all assigned daily PM\'s are completed. Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order. Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed). Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP\'s) and Safety Practices. Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery. Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. Follow all ISO 14001 procedures Other duties as needed