Your Opportunity as Technical Mechanic

Location: Arkadelphia, AR

Work Arrangements: Monday – Friday, 6 am to 6 pm, 6 pm to 6 am

In this role you will:  

Inspection, diagnostics, and repairs of complex automated machinery in a just-in- time environmentPerforms preventative maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipmentPerforms tasks involving but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Responsible for emergency troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of faulty machine componentsMaintenance of plant facilities and auxiliary systemsBecome engaged and motivated member of small maintenance team that is critical to bakery operationsImproves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriateResponsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirementsUnderstands and supports company safety policies while performing work related activities in a safe mannerRecognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriateUnderstands, follows, and improves various documented standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment Coaches other team members on core mechanical skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and equipment repairUtilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment maintenance tasksSafe working practices including LOTO, proper PPE usage, and procedure developmentThe employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 poundsProject work and other duties as assigned

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What we are looking for:  

Minimum Requirements: 

High School Diploma or GED5 years of manufacturing, commercial, or industrial experience3 years of experience relating to mechanical devices and systems1 year of experience including electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

Industrial Electricity or related courseworkSkills in welding, machining, or metal fabricatingAbility to safely operate forklift or other powered industrial vehiclesElectrical troubleshooting skills utilizing multimeters, megohmmeters, and electrical theoryUnderstanding of mechanical devices and conceptsAbility to work independently and in a team atmosphere 

Learn more about working at Smucker:  

Our Total Rewards Benefits ProgramOur Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business  

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