Evening Shift Maintenance

Overview

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

Join our Maintenance team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on position, Maintenance Mechanic involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical systems through preventive checks, troubleshooting faults, and performing repairs or replacements to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime. This role requires skills in using hand/power tools, understanding mechanics/hydraulics, and adhering to strict safety protocols.

Key duties include routine servicing, diagnosing issues, fabricating parts, maintaining records, and collaborating with teams, often requiring physical stamina in manufacturing or industrial environments. You will operate and fix equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key.

• Maintenance & Inspection: Conduct routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on motors, pumps, valves, and other equipment.
• Repair & Installation: Repair broken components, install new machinery, and perform emergency fixes.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using observation, testing, and schematics.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Policies: Become familiar with and adhere to all general plant and maintenance safety policies within the first 6 months of employment.
• General Requirements: Maintain a good work history and attendance record; demonstrate safe work practices.
• Availability: Able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and be on call for plant emergencies as they arise.
• Physical Capacity: Able to work at heights of 40 to 60 feet.
• Testing: Pass M-4 maintenance test with a score of 80% or higher.
• Foundation: Possess basic mechanical abilities and learn the fundamentals of maintenance within a 45-day trial period.
• Collaboration: Work with maintenance mechanic operators and learn all safety and machine operation procedures.
• Compliance: Complete required paperwork related to the ongoing mechanical integrity of the ammonia refrigeration system.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills; communicate daily with Refrigeration management on issues needing attention.
• Other duties: Perform any other duties as directed by Maintenance Management and comply with USDA, HACCP, plant, and safety rules & regulations.
• Compliance: Be directly involved with process safety management and assist in company compliance with government regulations concerning maintenance.
• Tools: Possess and maintain all tools required for this position.

• Technical: Proficiency with hand/power tools, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprints, and CMMS.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.
• Physical: Ability to stand long hours, lift heavy loads, and work in various positions.

Required to participate on the Hazmat team, which will require the following:

• Must pass Hazwoper training.
• Must pass Confined Space training.
• Must pass pulmonary function and respirator fit test.
• Must pass Hazmat physical.

• Must possess and demonstrate basic electrical skills:
• How to use a standard volt/ohm meter
• How to read and use an amp probe
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics
• Must be able to troubleshoot 110, 220, and 480-volt 3 phase electrical circuits.

Must demonstrate basic welding skills.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Previous training experience preferred; positive and motivated attitude.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills and professional demeanor; ability to work in hot/cold environments and stand for long periods; excellent organizational and time management skills; flexible schedule (including weekends as needed); independent, confident, and reliable with great…