# Maintenance Mechanic

Hiring organization: [Smithfield Foods](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/smithfield-foods)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6b7a1404-09ec-42bc-b539-adc7ebe9b202

Listed on Smithfield Foods's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Smithfield, VA
- Salary: 22 – 31 USD per hour

## Summary

This maintenance position supports food manufacturing operations by keeping production equipment and machinery in working order through preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections. The role suits mechanically skilled people comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to heat, cold, and machinery, who can follow safety protocols and work both independently and as part of a team.

_Our summary, not Smithfield Foods's wording._

## Skills named

Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems

## Required

- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of related industrial maintenance or food manufacturing experience, or 4 years of direct experience
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to read work orders, write daily reports, and read equipment manuals
- Compliance with all safety rules including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
- Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Compliance with ISO 14001 procedures

## Nice to have

- Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree in technical maintenance or vocational studies

Apply on Smithfield Foods's site: https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Smithfield-VA/Maintenance-Mechanic_R-2026-11127