Feed Mill Production Maintenance

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

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Maint enance Technician to join our Feed Mill team in Pinkard , AL . This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of feed mill equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The Feed Mill Maintenance Technician will support all aspects of feed manufacturing by maintaining equipment such as pellet mills, hammer mills, conveyors, augers, motors, gearboxes, elevators, pneumatic systems, and other feed mill machinery while ensuring compliance with company, OSHA, FDA, and safety regulations.

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on feed mill equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment throughout the feed mill.
• Maintain and repair pellet mills, hammer mills, mixers, conveyors, bucket elevators, augers, and material handling systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs in a timely manner.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, motors, gear reducers, and other mechanical components as needed.
• Inspect equipment for wear and recommend repairs or replacements before failures occur.
• Assist with installation, modification, and startup of new equipment and machinery.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor construction projects as needed.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and ensure equipment is properly serviced .
• Utilize maintenance management systems and accurately complete work orders and maintenance records.
• Follow all Lockout/ Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, environmental, and Pilgrim’s policies and regulations.
• Work closely with Feed Mill Operations to coordinate repairs and minimize production interruptions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout the facility.
• Assist with inventory control for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and on-call maintenance activities as required.
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility.
• Complete additional assignments and projects as assigned .

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Experience: Prefer 1+ years’ experience in the Maintenance Field and basic understanding of welding and electrical systems. Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or feed mill environment preferred.
• Skills: Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or feed mill environment preferred; Working knowledge of motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems. ; B asic electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading e lectrical schematics, preferred; Welding and f abrication experience preferred; Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testin g equipment, and shop equipment; Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and work orde r systems; Ability to communicate effectively with team members, superv isors, contractors, and vendors; Ability to obtain and maintain Lock out/ Tagout (LOTO) authorization; Forklift certification or willi ngness to obtain certification; Ability to climb ladders, stairs, ca twalks, and elevated structures; Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work with han ds for extended periods of time; Willingness to work flexible schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical requirements: Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, and elevated structures; Ability to work safely in dusty, noisy, and varying temperature environments; Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds

Why Work for Pilgrim’s ?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Time Off Benefits: Includes flexible unpaid leave, vacation time, and six company-recognized holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • 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.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: To 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

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.