Day-Shift Maintenance Mechanic – PMs & Repairs

JBS Foods; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental after 60 A

401(k) company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Career development opportunities

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for day shift to support the plant’s maintenance needs. The role involves repairing equipment, communicating across teams, and performing routine PMs with discretion. A focus on safety and reliability is essential.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills, English proficiency, and 2+ years in maintenance. Weekend availability and skilled use of power tools are expected.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division and percentages.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to pass Prove It Test.
• Two years’ maintenance experience preferred.
• Work with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude to analyze and solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience using maintenance power tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical procedures.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs of equipment, property and building.
• Maintain accurate communication with other mechanics and departments.
• Effectively use electrical testing equipment.
• Support Station Mechanic and operator basic functions of machinery and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and report to supervisor or lead.
• Initiate and conduct routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain 6S shop and cleanliness.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

English proficiency

Minimal supervision

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Maintenance power tools

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Weekend availability

Prove It Test

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for day shift to support the plant’s maintenance needs. The role involves repairing equipment, communicating across teams, and performing routine PMs with discretion. A focus on safety and reliability is essential.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills, English proficiency, and 2+ years in maintenance. Weekend availability and skilled use of power tools are expected.