Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift
Smithfield Foods · Cudahy, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Smithfield Foods (food & beverage) in Cudahy, WI.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- 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.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 85 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- ✓ Welding 50%
- PLC 48%
- Robotics 28%
- Automation 23%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smithfield Foods in Cudahy
2 other open roles at this site.
- Plant Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Relocation) · Reliability · Supervisor
- Production Supervisor 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
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.
CORE
Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows
- ◆Performs repair and troubleshooting on food processing equipment to include, but not be limited to: Sizers, stuffers,vacuum pumps, vacuum packaging machinery, conveyors, slicers, injectors, microwaves and hydraulic units.
- ◆Replacement of belts, sprockets, gears, chains and valves.
- ◆Rebuild of valves, pumps and gearboxes.
- ◆Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic machine problems and make necessary repairs.
- ◆Performs repairs to machines involving machine guarding, bolt replacement and breakdowns due to mechanical wear.
- ◆Welding of machine components.
- ◆Preventative Maintenance tasks, such as lubricating of parts, drives, chains, etc.
- ◆Installations to include hooking up air, water, gas and alignment and leveling of equipment.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.
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) preferred
- ✓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.
- ✓Ability to work independently.
- ✓Must have good mechanical aptitude.
- ✓Must be able to read, write and speak English.
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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 - $30.16-$41.87/hr
- •$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 3 rd Shift
- •Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- •Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility
Tools & equipment
- •Hand tools, test meters, controls, etc.
Physical demands & work environment
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 majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and 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 is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
- •Must be able to lift up to 60lbs.
Safety equipment/training requirement
- •Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, LED helmet light, full-face respirators, single-multiple gas meters, Arc-flash clothing, Arc-flash face shields, fire-resistant hood, electrical gloves and safety shoes
Mandatory training/competency to be earned
- •Proper Lifting, First Aid/CPR/AED, Asbestos, Blood borne pathogens, Aerial/Scissors Lift, Air Receiver Tank, Chromium VI, Compressed Gas Cylinder, Confined Space Entry, Lock/Tag/Try authorized, HAZMAT and Spill Response, Cut/Weld/Hot Work, Crane and Sling, Electrical Work Practices, Elevators, Fall Protection, Ladder, PSM, HAZWOPER, Emergency Response, PIT, Respirator, PPE
IndSPR-M/E
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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