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