Boiler Technician/Maintenance Mechanic

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Pilgrims in Edinburg is looking for energetic, driven, self-motivated individuals to join our team. Location: Edinburg, VA Schedule: 1ST SHIFT MON-FRI 8:00AM – 4:30PM Position Summary The Boiler Tech/Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting boilers, steam systems, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational procedures to support production needs. This position will also require maintenance mechanic support throughout the plant. Education And Experience Requirements Electrical background preferred Boiler Experience is preferred High School diploma or equivalent preferred Protein Conversion experience preferred but not required General knowledge of maintenance procedures with a minimum of 2 years experience Mechanical and welding experience preferred Description Monitor pressure gauges, flow meters, thermometers and other measurement devices or equipment. Perform water sampling and treatment. Adjust control to maintain specified settings such as temperature, steam pressure, air pressure, water pressure, etc. Operate valves in order to control heat, steam, water, chemical flow and other mixes. Install, maintain and repair electro-pneumatic valves and direct control devices related to boiler systems. Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with specifications, as well as detect and locate malfunctions. Check fluid levels on gearboxes, lubricate bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following established checklist. Read complex blueprints, piping, sketches and schematics. Recognize, diagnose and solve mechanical failures, determine corrective actions needed, check blueprints, manuals and parts catalog. Perform timely repair and routine maintenance. Preventive maintenance on equipment. Deal with emergency and unplanned problems and repairs. Experience using power tools, saws, drills, impacts, grinder, etc. Should be able to work on high heat and cold environments, heights, confined spaces. Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time. Perform pipe repairs. Welding and fabrication skills preferred. Willing to help out maintenance team in the plant when needed Able to Work as part of a team

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, preferred. Working knowledge of electricity, preferred. Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures, preferred. Ability to read and understand schematics, preferred. Ability to arc and gas weld (overhead and bench), preferred. Prior maintenance experience is a plus. Experience with computer software such as SAP is a plus. 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; Base salaryrange of $26.61 - $32.39 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. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. 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