Maintenance Technician V - 1st Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)
Smithfield Foods · Orange City, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smithfield Foods (food & beverage) in Orange City, IA.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- PLC 42%
- Welding 42%
- TPM 23%
- Root cause 21%
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requirements
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The purpose of Electrician/Automation Technician is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance and install equipment within and around the facility so as to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Refrigeration Technician 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.
Core
Responsibilities
- ◆Strong knowledge of basic mechanics
- ◆Knowledge of basic HVAC
- ◆Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration
- ◆Strong knowledge of drive components
- ◆Knowledge of selecting and maintaining bearings
- ◆Knowledge the operation of pumps
- ◆Knowledge of developing hydraulic troubleshooting skills
- ◆Knowledge of basic pneumatics
- ◆Knowledge of developing pneumatic troubleshooting skills
- ◆Install and replace bearing and shaft seals
- ◆Adhere to all safety
requirements
including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock out-Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related items
Qualifications
- ✓Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skills required and high school diploma or GED equivalent
- ✓Must be able to work weekends as needed
- ✓Must able to lift 100 pounds
- ✓Must be able to work in confined spaces
- ✓Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test
- ✓Must be able to work in -40 to degree temperatures
- ✓Must not be afraid of heights
- ✓Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics and physical 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.
- ✓Plant environment will include wet, damp, cold, slippery and loud conditions with moving parts, and vibrating parts.
- ✓Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when in the production area.
- ✓Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- ✓Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- ✓Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
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Relocation Package Available
Yes
EEO Information
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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Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- •Competitive Starting Pay - $34.75-$38.75/hr
- •Sign-On Bonus - $2,500
- •Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- •In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
- •Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility
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