HATCHERY MAINTENANCE HOURLY

Pilgrim's Pride Corp.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Paid Tuition

Job summary

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment at the Sumter, SC site.

You will read drawings, identify parts, and coordinate with production to diagnose and fix issues while adhering to safety and quality standards. The role requires 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, knowledge of manufacturing equipment, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures
• Ability to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to production requests when mechanical issues are identified
• Communicate with production management to diagnose problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency in time and resources

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Industrial equipment knowledge

Mathematics

Reading drawings

Measurement units

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Technical school preferred.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General mathematic ability required to perform jobAbility to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Paid Tuition

EOE, including Disability/ Vets