Feed Mill Maintenance Technician | Industrial Mechanic

Pilgrim's; Alabama; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Maintenance Technician to join the Pinkard, AL site. The role focuses on preventive and reactive maintenance of feed mill equipment to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient.

You will service pellet mills, hammer mills, conveyors, and related systems, diagnose failures, perform repairs, and assist with new equipment installation. Flexibility for after-hours work is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ maintenance field experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Basic welding and electrical system understanding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform basic maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on feed mill equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Maintain pellet mills, hammer mills, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs promptly.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, motors, and other components as needed.
• Assist with installation, modification, and startup of new equipment.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor construction tasks as required.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and ensure proper servicing.
• Follow LOTO, confined space, hot work, and safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding & fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Hand tools & power tools

Maintenance documentation

LOTO authorization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Maintenance Technician to join the Pinkard, AL site. The role focuses on preventive and reactive maintenance of feed mill equipment to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient.

You will service pellet mills, hammer mills, conveyors, and related systems, diagnose failures, perform repairs, and assist with new equipment installation. Flexibility for after-hours work is required.