Maintenance Technician

Description Maintenance Technician Afternoons At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting equipment throughout the department. Responsibilities: 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. Analyse and troubleshoot electrical circuits using Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff’s Law. Safely use multi-meters 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. What You’ll Need: 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 analyse, evaluate, and solve mechanical problems. Excellent communication skills. Experience in the operation of maintenance power tools. Ability to pass hands on maintenance assessment Why Work for Pilgrim’s? Schedule: Nights: Sunday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm; Weekends: Friday 10:00 am - 10:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm, Afternoons: Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm every other week, Sunday – Thursday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm every other week. Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; Base hourly salary rate of $28.02/hour - $37.76/hour, shift differential if applicable: Afternoon or Weekend Shift is $1.00/hour, or Night Shift is $1.50/hour; 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 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: 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 Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does 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 Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pilgrim's