Evening Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Moving

Pilgrim's; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain equipment in a fast‑paced poultry processing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, fabricate parts, and document activities to support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires climbing to heights, weekend and holiday work, and strict adherence to safety and biosecurity guidelines. Candidates should have basic mechanical skills, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability

Qualifications

• Must pass Hazwoper training.
• Must pass Confined Space training.
• Must pass pulmonary function and respirator fit test.
• Must pass Hazmat physical.
• Must have basic mechanical abilities and proficiency with hand/power tools; ability to read schematics and use CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Inspection: Conduct routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on motors, pumps, valves, and other equipment.
• Repair & Installation: Repair broken components, install new machinery, and perform emergency fixes.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using observation, testing, and schematics.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Adhere to general plant and maintenance safety policies within 6 months.
• Maintain good work history and attendance.
• Be available for all shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergencies.
• Work at heights of 40 to 60 feet.
• Pass M-4 maintenance test with 80%+.
• Learn basic day-to-day maintenance duties within 45 days.
• Work with maintenance operators and learn safety and operation procedures.
• Complete paperwork for ammonia refrigeration system maintenance.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication.
• Perform other duties as directed by Maintenance Management.
• Obey USDA, HACCP, plant, and safety rules.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Mechanics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Blueprints

CMMS

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain equipment in a fast‑paced poultry processing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, fabricate parts, and document activities to support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires climbing to heights, weekend and holiday work, and strict adherence to safety and biosecurity guidelines. Candidates should have basic mechanical skills, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability