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

JBS Foods; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Lead Maintenance on the 1st shift (4 am to 2 pm) to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment in our De Queen, Arkansas plant. The role oversees daily repairs, maintenance schedules and provides technical guidance to the team.

You will perform diverse maintenance tasks, read instructions, interpret manuals, and ensure safety and clean work areas while supporting the facility’s goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read manuals and work orders.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Work on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems for repair.
• Read equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Execute plumbing and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Use hand and power tools, meters and material handling equipment.
• Identify faulty operations and report to supervision.
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform tasks as directed by Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Lead Maintenance on the 1st shift (4 am to 2 pm) to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment in our De Queen, Arkansas plant. The role oversees daily repairs, maintenance schedules and provides technical guidance to the team.

You will perform diverse maintenance tasks, read instructions, interpret manuals, and ensure safety and clean work areas while supporting the facility’s goals.