Maintenance Mechanic

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

 We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
Maintenance Mechanic
Start Pay Rate: $18.80+ per/hour plus $4.00 attendance bonus per/hour
2nd Shift Hours 12:30pm - 9pm      3rd Shift Hours 9pm - 6am

GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for industrial maintenance duties for an assigned area of the processing plant
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
• Maintains assigned equipment and follows preventive maintenance schedule assigned by Maintenance Manager
• Performs demand maintenance repairs and adjustments in assigned operations area
• Makes necessary adjustments, calibrations and/or decisions to ensure proper operation of equipment

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  

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)

EOE/Vets/Disabled