Lead Maintenance Technician — 1st Shift (4am–2pm)

Pilgrim; De Queen (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim seeks a Lead Maintenance technician for 1st shift (4 am to 2 pm) to supervise repairs and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment. The role includes guiding junior staff, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring safety compliance.

The position offers hourly pay of $22.25 plus an attendance bonus of up to $2.75 per hour, with opportunities to grow within our maintenance team and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
• Ability to read simple instructions and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and scheduled maintenance.
• Perform simple machinist duties and use mechanical skills for repairs.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, and test repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities.
• Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, and handling equipment safely.
• Identify faulty operations and report to supervision.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas; follow safety rules.
• Accept tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading comprehension

Written communications

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Pilgrim seeks a Lead Maintenance technician for 1st shift (4 am to 2 pm) to supervise repairs and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment. The role includes guiding junior staff, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring safety compliance.

The position offers hourly pay of $22.25 plus an attendance bonus of up to $2.75 per hour, with opportunities to grow within our maintenance team and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.