Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow. Pilgrim's works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future! Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our Maintenance Team as a Maintenance Technician! The Starting Wage range is: $28.02/hour - $37.76/hour, with Shift Differential if applicable $1.00/hour for Afternoon or Weekend Schedule, $1.50/hour for Night Shift Schedule. Benefits include :

• 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim's poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. POSITION SUMMARY : The position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting equipment throughout the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors equipment for proper operation and makes necessary adjustments and repairs to maximize the efficiency of the equipment.
• Responsible to identify opportunities for improvement and to communicate those to supervisor and/or lead person.
• Identify and apply standard symbols used in industrial documentation.
• Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance and troubleshoot bearing failures.
• Diagnose and repair drive-related issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Assists maintenance department in troubleshooting, repair, modification and construction of equipment and structure as needed including initiating work orders.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical circuits using Ohm's Law and Kirschoff's Law.
• 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.
• Maintains proper records on all equipment.
• Flexibility required as overtime and weekend work occur and may be required.
• Gathers feedback from production team members on a regular basis on how the equipment, workstations, and product flow is functioning.

EXPECTATIONS : all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and abilities in order to analyze, evaluate, and solve mechanical problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in the operation of maintenance power tools.

EOE, including disability/vets