Feed Mill Maintenance Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift

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**** 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. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
** Apply Now!**## Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
* Competitive Starting Pay - $25.00-$29.00/hr* $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More The ideal Feed Mill Maintenance Tech has a working knowledge of and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, screw conveyors, bucket belt elevator, drag conveyors, boilers, pellet mills, hammer mills, VFD drives, and any other specific items related to the mechanical operation of the feed mill.

Evaluates, repairs and ensures precise equipment maintenance records are maintained.## Core Responsibilities
* Conducts daily maintenance work activities in assigned equipment areas and sets up any additional work maintenance schedules required.
* Follows standard operating maintenance instructions/procedures in the performance of any and all maintenance tasks, including replacing, adjusting, installing any feed mill equipment.
* Continuously maintains awareness of any maintenance problems and develop strategies and procedures to correct existing problems and help eliminate any future maintenance related issues or reduce unscheduled down times due to maintenance issues.
* Develops and continues to improve upon a thorough cost effective Preventative Maintenance Program, along with supporting maintenance supervisor to meet management goals.
* Develops and communicates consistent parts replacement or repair guidelines.
* Promotes an active Safety Awareness Program including applying clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility.
* Monitors and maintains all feed mill equipment.
* Ensures that all procedures are properly followed while conducting a repair.
* Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods HPD subscribes.
* Establishes or adjusts maintenance work procedures and schedules to meet production schedules.
* Maintains shift maintenance activities report, track maintenance records by using Methods system, as well maintaining records of preventing maintenance, bearings weekly maintenance, parts replacement, etc.
* Manages critical parts inventory based on usage and maintenance activity needs.
* Performs housekeeping duties as requested by the manager.
* Maintains and ensures the safety of all employees and assets of the company.
* Acquires and maintains necessary certifications (fork lift, LOTO, Confined space etc.) for all responsible maintenance employees.
* Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
* Reports all environmental issues and food safety immediately to the mill manager.
* Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
* 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 and 1 year of successful industrial maintenance experience required.
* Ability to perform troubleshooting, repair and assembly of any feed mill…