FABRICATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 3RD SHIFT

Pilgrim; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a Fabrication Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead maintenance operations across plant equipment, buildings, and facilities. The role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and asset utilization in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of maintenance experience, including building services and experience with PLC controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing/food-related environments.
• Experience maintaining building services and systems with contractors/staff.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and risk-management practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance operations to maximize asset ROI.
• Oversee physical plant facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Distribute weekly maintenance schedules and supervise staff.
• Ensure safety compliance for buildings, equipment, and personnel.
• Maintain production equipment to standards and minimize downtime.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues and implement improvements.
• Support the Processing Operating System and policies.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

PLC controls

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical controls

Instrumentation

Sheet metal

Welding

Pipe fitting

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Contractors management

Job description

FABRICATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 3RD SHIFT

Support the installation, servicing, and repair of mechanical equipment, including activities related to the maintenance and service of plant equipment, buildings, and facilities.

Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing and maintenance operations to ensure the most effective return on assets.

Develop and implement plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective use of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

Apply working knowledge of electrical systems (control and industrial wiring), pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and instrumentation to maintain plant equipment at optimal levels.

Utilize knowledge of automatic equipment operation—including setup, repair, and teardown—to maintain equipment performance; inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.

Distribute weekly maintenance schedules.

Oversee all physical plant facilities, systems, and equipment.

Identify and monitor issues as they arise and implement effective solutions.

Participate in ongoing support of the Processing Operating System.

Ensure safety compliance for buildings, equipment, and staff.

Interpret and enforce company policies and practices.

Analyze and resolve work problems or assist others in solving them.

Maintain production equipment to organizational standards, ensuring minimal downtime; requisition tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.

Contribute to the ongoing development of JBS GI policies and procedures.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing plant; experience in a highly regulated industrial or manufacturing environment will also be considered.

Extensive experience maintaining and managing building services/systems using contractors and staff.

Experience with quality improvement and risk‑management processes is an asset.

High School Diploma/GED required; college degree preferred.

Skills & Abilities Required

Working knowledge of preventative maintenance, powerhouse operations, facilities, equipment, machinery, refrigeration, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, instrumentation, and PLC controls in a lean manufacturing environment.

Proven knowledge of building and fire codes, as well as health and safety standards.

Strong leadership and people‑management skills in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.

Self‑motivated, results‑oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills.