Feed Mill Maintenance Tech

Feed Mill Maintenance Technician

Pilgrim's Feed Mill, 1042 Forest Dr, Pinckard, AL 36350

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

Pilgrim's is seeking a Feed Mill Maintenance Technician to join our Feed Mill team in Pinkard, AL. This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of feed mill equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The Feed Mill Maintenance Technician will support all aspects of feed manufacturing by maintaining equipment such as pellet mills, hammer mills, conveyors, augers, motors, gearboxes, elevators, pneumatic systems, and other feed mill machinery while ensuring compliance with company, OSHA, FDA, and safety regulations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on feed mill equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment throughout the feed mill.
• Maintain and repair pellet mills, hammer mills, mixers, conveyors, bucket elevators, augers, and material handling systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs in a timely manner.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, motors, gear reducers, and other mechanical components as needed.
• Inspect equipment for wear and recommend repairs or replacements before failures occur.
• Assist with installation, modification, and startup of new equipment and machinery.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor construction projects as needed.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and ensure equipment is properly serviced.
• Utilize maintenance management systems and accurately complete work orders and maintenance records.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, environmental, and Pilgrim's policies and regulations.
• Work closely with Feed Mill Operations to coordinate repairs and minimize production interruptions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout the facility.
• Assist with inventory control for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and on-call maintenance activities as required.
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility.
• Complete additional assignments and projects as assigned.

What you'll need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Prefer 1+ years' experience in the maintenance field and basic understanding of welding and electrical systems. Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or feed mill environment preferred.
• Skills: Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or feed mill environment preferred; Working knowledge of motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems; Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading electrical schematics, preferred; Welding and fabrication experience preferred; Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and shop equipment; Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and work order systems; Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, contractors, and vendors; Ability to obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorization; Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification; Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, and elevated structures; Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work with hands for extended periods of time; Willingness to work flexible schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical requirements: Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, and elevated structures; Ability to work safely in dusty, noisy, and varying temperature environments; Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds.

Why work for Pilgrim's?

• 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.

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About 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 vision: To become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets