Feedmill Maintenance Tech

JBS USA; Wingate (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Feedmill in Wingate, NC is seeking a Feedmill Maintenance Tech to maximize and maintain machine performance to support production. The role requires basic English communication and the ability to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance across production equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and documentation of PM activities. Resume is required for this position and the company emphasizes safety and proper housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Preference for demonstrated mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work weekends and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Read equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading English

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical meters

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

Feedmill Maintenance Tech

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

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for Pilgrim’s that is responsible for maximizing and maintaining department machine performance to support production needs.

This role is located at our Feedmill in Wingate, NC

Resume is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical skills, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Perform tasks as assigned by the feed mill manager or maintenance supervisor
• Consistently utilize safety practices, including applying housekeeping practices to tools, equipment, and facility
• Completes preventive maintenance documentation

What You’ll Need:

• Preference given to those with demonstrated mechanical and electrical skills
• Specific experience needed
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrated ability to do basic math skills including Addition, Subtraction, division and multiplication and percentage calculations including the ability to pass a Prove it Test.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally. Lots of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crawling or crouching, reaching with hands and arms and smelling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as weekends.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

Schedule: Monday- Saturday 5:00 am to 2:00pm

• 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;
• Career Development: Our company 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 mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

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

EOE, including disability/vets