Maintenance Technician - 1st & 3rd Shift
Smithfield FoodsNashville, Tennessee, United States
Posted May 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Smithfield is a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.
Job Description
Smithfield is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of related experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, and ensuring equipment runs smoothly and production stays on track.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive Starting Pay
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members