Description Position at Pilgrim's

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 insurance401K contributionsBetter 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 componentsIdentify parts or machines needing new or replacement partsUtilize shop mathematics to complete assignmentsInterpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machineryRespond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identifiedCommunicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problemsPerform preventive maintenanceComplete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resourcesTeam 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 programTeam member will be on their feet up to 12 hours in any given shift with provided 2-30 minute breaksTeam 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 experienceKnowledge of industrial manufacturing equipmentGeneral mathematic ability required to perform jobAbility to read and interpret documents and drawingsBasic knowledge of standard and metric measuresMust be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)Electrical experience a plus

 

EOE/Vet/Disabled