**Description** Maintenance Mechanic Pay Rate between $24.24 - $33.44per hour - based on experience $2.00 shift premium $3.00 per hour attendance bonus if you have perfect attendance for the week Benefits include: + Medical, dental and vision insurance + 401K contributions + Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents! + Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens and plexi-glass or plastic barriers. We are also working to secure vaccine availability for our Team Members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components + Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts + Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments + Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery + Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified + Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems + Perform preventive maintenance + Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources + Team member will be assigned equipment that he/she is responsible for maintaining the preventive maintenance schedule assigned to the equipment by plant Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. + During operational hours of the processing plant, the team member will perform maintenance repairs and adjustment in his/ her assigned operations area. + Team member will be assigned tasks to be completed on a daily basis and designated by the maintenance supervisor. + Team member must have knowledge, comprehension, and be able to perform the following tasks: motor repair, voltage notification on equipment; utilize safety policies and procedures each and every time to ensure safe work environment--lockout tagout, confined space, fall protection; compliance with Pilgrim’s food safety program + Team member will be on their feet up to 12 hours in any given shift with provided 2-30 minute breaks + Team member must be able to grasp tools, bend, lift, squat, reach as needed dependent on the requirements of the task at hand; Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 40-50 degrees and/or the temperature equivalent outside temperatures on any given day. + Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or manager. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Technical school preferred. BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: + Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience + Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment + General mathematic ability required to perform job + Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings + Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures + Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends) + Electrical experience a plus EOE/Vet/Disabled