Responsibilities
- Install, service, and repair production machinery and facility systems.
- Respond to urgent equipment failures during operations and conduct scheduled maintenance during downtime.
- Carry out basic machining tasks as needed.
- Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic expertise to troubleshoot and fix equipment issues.
- Interpret technical manuals and work orders to complete maintenance procedures.
- Identify equipment malfunctions, replace or repair components, and perform testing and adjustments.
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and building systems.
- Perform plumbing and carpentry maintenance as required.
- Operate hand and power tools, electrical measuring devices, and material handling equipment.
- Recognize and report defective materials, malfunctioning equipment, or abnormal conditions to supervisors.
- Follow all safety protocols and keep workspaces clean and organized.
- Complete assigned tasks under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Prior maintenance experience or completion of a technical program in a related field, or a combination of education and hands-on experience.
- Ability to understand written instructions, brief correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write basic work-related messages.
- Proficiency in performing arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using standard units of measure.
- Skill in calculating rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.
- Capacity to follow multi-step instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form.
- Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in routine situations.
Compensation
Base hourly: Noscale (based on experience)
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
Operates in a global network with facilities across 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Vision, Medical, and Dental benefits start after 60 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off includes sick leave, vacation, company-recognized holidays, and any legally mandated paid leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to vesting schedule.
- Competitive base hourly pay based on experience.
- Career Development: Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities through the Better Futures program.
About us
A leading global food company with over 62,000 employees, processing and delivering fresh, frozen, and value-added food products to more than 100 countries. Facilities are located in 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.
Our mission
To excel in every aspect of operations by focusing on business excellence, delivering high-quality products and services, building trusted supplier relationships, ensuring shareholder profitability, and creating better futures for all team members.
Our core values are
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
Unsolicited Assistance
The company does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals from recruitment vendors. Any resumes or profiles submitted without a prior written agreement and HR approval will become company property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited placements.
Other
- Position is scheduled for the third shift.
- Post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks are required prior to employment.
- Employment eligibility verification must be completed by the end of the third workday.
- Paid Time Off includes sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and any legally required paid leave.
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
- 401(k) company match starts after one year of service, following the vesting schedule.
- Base hourly pay: Noscale (dependent on experience).
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