Utilities Mechanic

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Kinston
Posted on: April 17, 2024

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 The purpose of the Utilities Mechanic is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance, and install equipment within and around the facility to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Utilities Mechanic and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift and will be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation as they relate to the job. Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Pay: $25- $34 per hourEarn an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.Core Responsibilities Respond to general mechanical requestBasic HVAC repairsProvide support for ammonia refrigeration systemsStrong knowledge of drive componentsInspect machinery bearingsRepair and operation of various pump configurationExecute basic pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshootingInstall and replace bearing and shaft sealsAdhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock out-Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related items 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. QualificationsTo 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.Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skills requiredMust be able to work weekends as neededPerform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervisionMust be able to pass a pulmonary function testCapable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The plant 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.Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 poundsRegularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devicesSpecific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.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.EEO/AA Information Smithfield 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. 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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