Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial Equipment & PM

JBS Foods; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Sumter, SC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support production with hands-on mechanical work. You will construct, maintain and test equipment, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

The role requires 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, ability to read drawings, and basic math with standard and metric measurements. High school diploma or GED is required; technical schooling preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts.
• Respond to production area requests to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and complete tasks accurately and efficiently with respect to time and resources.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Reading drawings

Mathematics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Sumter, SC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support production with hands-on mechanical work. You will construct, maintain and test equipment, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

The role requires 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, ability to read drawings, and basic math with standard and metric measurements. High school diploma or GED is required; technical schooling preferred.