Maintenance Technician

DescriptionMaintenance MechanicPay 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 weekBenefits 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 environmentlockout 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