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Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods · Grayson, KY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smithfield Foods (food & beverage) in Grayson, KY. Indoors, an individual will be exposed to cold environments ranging from -10 to 45 deg F or hot environments exceeding 100 deg F.

Tools it names
Welding
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.

Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 52%
  • Automation 36%
  • Root cause 33%
  • Robotics 33%
  • ✓ Welding 33%
  • Team leadership 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Smithfield Foods in Grayson

2 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆PM Equipment
  • ◆Troubleshoot and repair of production equipment & systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, welding, refrigeration)
  • ◆Maintain all plant equipment
  • ◆Mechanical ability to perform other assigned duties.
  • ◆The above

responsibilities

are not all-inclusive and are subject to further addition or modification.

Requirements

Good mechanical skills including but not limited to repair of gearboxes, bearings, etc. Ability to read and write and comprehend written instructions. Excellent attendance Knowledge of AC/DC controls. Ability to continue to gain skills. Ability to maintain plant drains and pipes Satisfactory work record Experience in industrial equipment maintenance Ability to perform all tasks as assigned. Candidates must be willing and able to complete maintenance level 4 training in accordance with the MTP program.

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; sit; climb; or balance. The employee will regularly work at elevated heights. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – 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. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

Your opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

  • •Competitive Starting Pay - $22.820-$35.75 /hr
  • •Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Environmental conditions

An individual in this position will be exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions when performing duties. Indoors, an individual will be exposed to cold environments ranging from -10 to 45 deg F or hot environments exceeding 100 deg F.

Relocation Package Available

No

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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