Evening Shift Maintenance Hourly

Maintenance Mechanic

At Pilgrim's, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our Maintenance team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on position, Maintenance Mechanic involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical systems through preventive checks, troubleshooting faults, and performing repairs or replacements to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime, requiring skills in using hand/power tools, understanding mechanics/hydraulics, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Key duties include routine servicing, diagnosing issues, fabricating parts, maintaining records, and collaborating with teams, often requiring physical stamina in manufacturing or industrial environments. You will operate and fix equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key. If you are dependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Inspection: Conduct routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on motors, pumps, valves, and other equipment.
• Repair & Installation: Repair broken components, install new machinery, and perform emergency fixes.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using observation, testing, and schematics.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical: Proficiency with hand/power tools, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprints, and CMMS.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.
• Physical: Ability to stand long hours, lift heavy loads, and work in various positions.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• Schedule: Mon-Fri 3-11pm, Saturday 7-3pm with occasional weekends and holidays.
• 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: $21.35 plus $1.50 shift difference.
• 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.

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 mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets.