Farm Maintenance Technician - North Carolina
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Waverly
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Hourly Rate: $19.60The
Farm Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs physical
structures of company buildings in accordance with company policies
and procedures by performing the following duties.
Core Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance on farm
equipment.Correctly identify and write down parts needed to
build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and
facility.Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair, potable water, and
ventilation systems and their components throughout the
facility.Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair farm equipment,
hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, piping systems, and
general facility.Perform general mechanical work including
installation, fabrication, and repair.Ensure work is done in
accordance with all farm policies and procedures.Follow all
guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the
facility.Follow all safety rules and policies.Wear proper safety
equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, etc.Receive written work
orders or verbal instructions from the supervisor.Maintain and
repair buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including
replacing worn or defective parts such as switches or
fuses.Maintain a parts inventory.Repair or replace building brick,
stone, and concrete.Maintain and repair wood parts of
buildings.Assist other departments with moving furniture, supplies
and machinery.Understand and effectively follow all Company
policies, Company procedures, and laws on restricted
items.Occasional weekend and on call duties as required by the
needs of the operation and the supervisor. The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to
be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as
assigned.
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 GED and 2+ years relevant mechanical/maintenance experience,
required.Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical or
related field preferred.Possess good mechanical skills, including
repair of gearboxes, bearings, etc.Knowledge of AC/DC controls and
power electricityKnowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Piping
Systems.Experience in Fabrication and welding.Ability to sketch,
read, and understand technical drawings and layouts.Basic
mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills are required.Basic
computer skillsCustomer service skillsMust have valid driver's
license with acceptable driving record.Ability to work well with
others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful,
approachable and team oriented while building strong working
relationships and a positive work environment. Work Environment &
Physical Demands The work environment characteristics & physical
demands described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
and talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to stand;
walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; sit; climb; or balance.The
employee will regularly work at elevated heights and in confined
spaces.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
seventy-five pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to
fifty pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and ability to adjust focus.Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.EEO/AA
InformationSmithfield 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.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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