Maintenance Technician

Smithfield Foods is a leading consumer packaged meats company. We are also the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, committed to providing good food in a responsible way. We accomplish that by maintaining robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental, and food safety and quality programs.

Smithfield of Sioux Falls, SD is seeking qualified trades people with previous industrial maintenance training & experience to join our Maintenance team.

* Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices * Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs. * Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections. * Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations. * Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner. * Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices. * Be highly motivated and able to work independently

* A high school diploma/GED and completion of a formal trades training program, or an equivalent number of years of education and maintenance experience. * Knowledge in three or more of the following areas: * Electricity & motor controls * Controls & instrumentation * PLC/software & hardware * Pneumatics & Hydraulics * Pipefitting & welding * Mechanical systems * Preventive Maintenance * Maintenance Planning * Site utilities * System analysis & troubleshooting * Basic computer skills * Ability to work independently Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work. This is a full time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), extended hours and weekends.