Maintenance Technician Hourly

Description Maintenance Tech.

Pay Rate between $27.24 - $36.44 per hour

$2.00 shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens andplexi-glass or plastic barriers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources
• Team member will be assigned equipment that he/she is responsible for maintaining the preventive maintenance schedule assigned to the equipment by plant Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• During operational hours of the processing plant, the team member will perform maintenance repairs and adjustment in his/ her assigned operations area.
• Team member will be assigned tasks to be completed on a daily basis and designated by the maintenance supervisor.
• Team member must have knowledge, comprehension, and be able to perform the following tasks: motor repair, voltage notification on equipment; utilize safety policies and procedures each and every time to ensure safe work environment--lockouttagout, confined space, fall protection; compliance with Pilgrim’s food safety program
• Team member will be on their feet up to 12 hours in any given shift with provided 2-30 minute breaks
• Team member must be able to grasp tools, bend, lift, squat, reach as needed dependent on the requirements of the task at hand; Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 40-50 degrees and/or the temperature equivalent outside temperatures on any given day.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.Technical school preferred.

Basic Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General mathematic ability required to perform job
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)
• Electrical experience a plus

EOE, including disability/vets