Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd and 3rd Shift (Relocation)
Smithfield Foods · Tar Heel, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smithfield Foods (food & beverage) in Tar Heel, NC.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Welding
- Day to day
- relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 97 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel
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Full description from Smithfield FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The Maintenance Mechanic must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, MIG). Mechanic must be able to work as a team or individually. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Core
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed.
- ◆Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
- ◆Aid other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).
- ◆Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
- ◆Setup and visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment
- ◆Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.
- ◆Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
- ◆Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.
- ◆Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
- ◆Follow all ISO 14001 procedures
- ◆Other duties as needed.
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 or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
- ✓Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred)
- ✓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.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- ✓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 75 pounds
- ✓Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
- ✓Specific vision includes 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.
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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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 - $25.35-$33.60/hr
- •$.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
- •Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- •Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility
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