Dayshift Cage & Equipment Maintenance Technician

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Cage Repairer to perform preventative maintenance and repair on cages and related equipment in a high‑volume processing environment. You will troubleshoot, test system operation, replace worn parts, and manage materials and supplies for upkeep.

Forklift operation will be required to move cages and equipment as needed. The role requires the ability to work in heat/cold, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate in a team setting while complying with safety standards and quality

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn quickly and make good decisions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and perform a variety of duties.

Responsibilities

• Day to day maintenance and repair to cages and other equipment.
• Perform PM’s /or checks for verifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Operate forklift to move cages when necessary.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Cage Repairer to perform preventative maintenance and repair on cages and related equipment in a high‑volume processing environment. You will troubleshoot, test system operation, replace worn parts, and manage materials and supplies for upkeep.

Forklift operation will be required to move cages and equipment as needed. The role requires the ability to work in heat/cold, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate in a team setting while complying with safety standards and quality