Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance TechnicianAt Pilgrim's, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. In this essential role, you'll serve as the first line of response for equipment-related issues, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of machinery throughout the facility at the processing plant located in Enterprise, AL. Between the production floor and the maintenance workshop, you'll perform routine inspections, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and carry out preventive and emergency repairs. The role also requires mobility to respond quickly to breakdowns or safety concerns on the production floor, helping maintain a reliable, efficient, and compliant processing environment.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesIdentify and apply standard symbols used in industrial documentation.Diagnose and repair drive-related issues to ensure optimal performance.Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot bearing failures.Assist in motor testing, diagnostics, and basic repairs.Analyze and troubleshoot electrical circuits using Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws.Safely use multimeters and other diagnostic tools.Execute welding operations following safety and quality standards.Interpret welding symbols and apply appropriate techniques for repairs and fabrication.Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Maintenance and Plant Operations TeamWhat You'll NeedEducation: High School Diploma or GED PreferredExperience: Prefer 1+ years' experience in the Maintenance Field and basic understanding of welding and electrical systems.Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills, ability follow instructions, and must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)Physical requirements: Ability to work in environments of various temperatures, ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.Why Work for Pilgrim's?Schedule: Monday – Saturday with occasional Sundays.Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;Time Off Benefits: Includes flexible unpaid leave, vacation time, and six company-recognized holidays;401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;Better Futures — JBS FoodsAbout us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.