Job description
The Maintenance Apprenticeship Program offers both on-the-job training and a formal education based in a classroom setting. During your education, you will focus on many specialties which will include:
- Power Transmission
- Electrical
- Welding
- CAD (computer-aided design)
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Robotics
- Journeyman’s Certificate (from the US and NC Departments of Labor)
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, Industrial Technology
- No college debt – Smithfield Foods pays for your education
- Course credits that are transferable towards a bachelor’s degree and in many cases entering as a Junior
- Learns the operation, repair and maintenance of plant equipment under the immediate supervisor of a Maintenance Supervisor.
- Assists in scheduling maintenance and works closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
- Performs predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair under the supervision of Coaching Technician or Supervisor.
- Understand and adhere to Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures (LOTO), PPE, Confined Space Procedures and all other Plant Safety / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements for maintaining machine up time.
- Assists in the day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
- Willingness to develop skill set and product knowledge through classroom, hands-on, and virtual training.
- Capable of troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling of plant equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good planning and priority setting skills.
- Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
- Desire and attitude to excel.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
- 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 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include 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.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
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