Maintenance Hourly Hatchery

Maintenance Mechanic

At Pilgrim's, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Essential duties and 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

Educational requirement: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Technical school preferred. Basic skills and 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)

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Paid tuition

EOE, including disability/vets