Electrician Hourly

JBS Foods; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking an Electrician for Mt. Pleasant, TX operations. The role focuses on keeping plant electrical systems safe, efficient, and reliable, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across production lines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience, familiarity with control systems, and the ability to read schematics. Weekend shifts may be required, and a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience required; 3–5 years in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics; basic math.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work long shifts including weekends; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant.
• Maintain electrical equipment via preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assist in implementing new control systems.
• Research and develop improved electrical controls and processes.
• Track recurring electrical issues and develop fixes.
• Identify electrical weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Explain equipment function and train operators/technicians.
• Support maintenance to ensure efficient production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

Control systems

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical systems knowledge

Math skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Electrician

Pilgrim's
Location: Mount Pleasant, TX

Resume required

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition. The safety of our team members, products, and facilities is our highest priority. We are seeking an Electrician with strong industrial electrical experience to support our Mt. Pleasant, TX operations. This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant
• Maintain electrical equipment through preventive maintenance procedures
• Assist in implementing new control systems
• Research and develop improved electrical controls and processes
• Track recurring electrical issues and develop corrective solutions
• Identify equipment weaknesses related to electrical systems and recommend improvements
• Understand technical functionality of electrical equipment and train operators/technicians on operation and troubleshooting
• Support maintenance personnel to ensure efficient production operations
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred

• Experience: Electrical exp experience required; minimum of 3-5 years industrial electrical experience preferred; Additional electrical certifications (technical college or manufacturing certifications) preferred
• Skills: Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems; General math skills required to perform maintenance duties; Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings, schematics; Basic knowledge of standard and metric measurements; Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends as needed; Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Physical requirements: Ability to work in extreme Cold/Hot temperatures, ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and lift 50 bs or more.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Position does require some weekend work – schedule is based on shift;
• 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 rate of $20.25 - $33.00 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift; based on experience;
• 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;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.